Black bustle tail bodice inspiration.

I am working really hard on my tail bodice and I could use some inspiration!

A tail bodice from 1883,

 owned by the Metropolitan Museum

1885's dress designed by Emile Pingat,

 owned by Philadelphia Museum of Art

1888's dress designed by Emile Pingat.

found the image on Pinterest, original source unknown.

1880's black silk and cut velvet dress,

at AntiqueDress.com