The "Violin Bodice" by Emily H. May

           As bodices of either two shades of the same color, or two contrasting colors, are now fashionable, we give the latest style, namely, the “Violin Bodice,” so called, because the back assumes the shape: and on the next page we give a diagram by which to cut it out.
          The parts marked No. 1, 2, and 3, form the outside part of the bodice, while Nos. 4 and 5 are the underneath parts, forming the vest in front, and the centre-piece of the back.
          In making the bodice after this design, the parts 4 and 5 should be the same color or shade of the solid part of the dress, while Nos. 2 and 3 should be of the lighter or contrasting shade, as are also the trimmings of the tunic and under-skirt.

from Peterson's December 1874, pages 430 and 431.

          No. 1. Half of Front.
          No. 2. Half of Back.
          No. 3. Half of Side-Body.
          No. 4. Half of Back (Inside Part.)
          No. 5. Half of Vest.
          No. 6. Half of Sleeve.