Two Victorian Bodices

From the seller:

This is a lovely lot of 2 early Victorian Silk Bodices. The first is a lavender irridescent silk. Garment has rounded neckline and long sleeves which have additional layer of fabric at shoulder which is gathered and "puffs out" as well as pleated silk trim at cuff. Ten button fastening in front. Deep V hemline in front and back. Lined with ivory cotton? thick muslin?. Five areas of boning. There is additional section of silk added to front which could easily be removed. (don't think it's original) .

Bust roughly 32"
Waist 24"
Back of neck to hem 19"

Condition: Buttons are missing. Silk is discolored and torn under arms (a couple of inches under left arm and seems to have been repaired under right arm). There are three 1/4" to 1/2" splits near where buttons would be placed toward bottom of garment in front. Garment has overall fading/irregular shading. Although lining has some staining, the fabric is sturdy. Study, display, inspiration!!

The second is a light greenish tan silk moire. Garment has rounded neckline and long sleeves which have additional layer of fabric at shoulder which is gathered and "puffs out". Eleven brass hook and eyes down front. Rounded hemline in front and tail in back. Lined with tan cotton/linen blend?

Bust roughly 34"
Waist 24"
Back of neck to hem 22-1/2"

Condition: It appears as though there were buttons at one point, which are now missing. Silk is discolored under arms and has one 3"vertical split in back from back of neck down which appears to be from where garment or fabric was folded and may very well continue down to waistline over time. Lining has discoloration under arms but is sturdy. Study, display, inspiration!!

From Me:

The Lavendar bodice is American Civil War - probably about 1864. The tan bodice - which I think was originally a very different color- is early 1870's. Probably 1871.