DATING TO THE VICTORIAN 19TH CENTURY. SUCH AN UNUSUAL LATE VICTORIAN SKIRT. Often for proper fit, hang, and wear ability, pieces will need to be altered and/or adding a hook or snap here or there, with a seam closure or strengthening needed.
The fabric has a small brown and beige pattern on a white background. The bodice is lined with cotton and has a front hook and eye closure. The skirt is unlined. The in very good condition. The dress hemline has been turned up but can easily be lowered again.
This late 19th-century jacket showcases the pinnacle of Victorian textile artistry, featuring a rich, deep black silk velvet construction that has retained an incredible depth. Loss of pile. The silk satin lining in great flawless condition.
The outfit has a black velvet corset that has lacing in back as well as the front. Inside lining is a white cotton with 10 fabric covered whole baleen stays. Hand stitched as well as machine sewn. A regal 1880’s stunning black velvet with bodice, and inner corset vest and bustled trained skirt.
SUCH A WONDERFUL AND WEARABLE ANTIQUE WALKING SUIT BUSTLE GOWN. ERA : 1880 ’S. BUTTONS CLOSED IN THE FRONT WITH ETCHED SILVER TONE GLASS BUTTONS. BAND COLLAR THAT IS ROUNDED IN THE FRONT WITH A FOLD DOWN COLLAR AROUND.
PIPED SEAMS WITH THE ROSE SILK TRIMMING THE FRONT. STITCH COVERED BOB BUTTONS CLOSE. FAN PLEAT REAR BUSTLE TAIL. INTERIOR IS LINED IN COTTON AND IS FULLY BONED. THE INTERIOR HAS A BUILT IN BUSTLE CAGE WITH TWO ROWS OF BONING.
The Bodice has Silk Jacquard Cuffs and a matching Lapel down one side, Drippy Valenciennes Lace Musketeer Style Cuffs, Waterfall Ruffled Valenciennes Lace “Lapels” at Shoulders & Elongated Collar, small Lace trim is tacked along the inside of the neckline.
DATING TO THE 1880’S THIS SET IS WONDERFUL AND IN HIGHEST OF MUSEUM QUALITY. TWO PIECE IN CONSTRUCTION. FASHIONED OF A BROWN SILK FAILLE WITH DOUBLE PIPING ON THE LAPEL DETAIL AS WELL AS ALONG THE BOTTOM EDGE. THE FRONT PANEL IS IN A STRIPED BROWN SILK VELVET WIHT A CURLY LOOPED BROWN BRAIDING AND PORTIONS OF THE VELVET HAV EA LONG CHENILLE KNAP. VELVET COVERED BUTTONS ENCLOSE THE FRONT WITH LACE TRIMMING THE NECKLINE EDGE. POINT CUT DETAILING WITH INSERTS OF THE VELVET TRIM THE CUFFS WITH A NOTCH AT THE TOP HAND AND LACE TRIMMING THE INTERIOR. BUSTLE TAIL IS IN FAN PLEATING. INTERIOR IS LINED IN POLISHED COTTON WITH BONING THROUGHOUT AND INNER PETERSHAM IS LABELED M.S. HORTH UTICA NY. THE SKIRTING IS IN MATCHING FABRIC. LINED IN GLAZED COTTON WITH A FULL BUILT IN BUSTLE CAGE. INNER BOTTOM HEM IS TRIMMED IN STIFF COTTON ORGANDY AND LACE RUFFLES WITH EACH SIDE OF THE PLEAT FRONT PANEL IN THE SILK VELVET WITH THE REAR IN A MASSIVE BILLOWING VOLUME WITH BOW DETAIL AT THE REAR CLOSURE AND BOTTOM SKIRTING HAVING THE RUFFLING PEEKING OUT ALONG THE BOTTOM EDGE. CONDITION: TWO BUTTONS ARE MISSING, THE ONLY FLAW. A BEAUTIFUL AND BREATHTAKING WEARABLE SHOW ROOM NEW 1880’S BUSTLE GOWN. SIZING: MEASUREMENTS IN INCHES:CHEST: 32 WAIST: 24 SHOULDERS: 14 1/2 SLEEVE LENGTH FROM TOP SHOULDER TO BOTTOM: 21 LENGTH: 20 SKIRT:WAIST: 23 LENGTH: 42 our business name is ANTIQUE WARDROBE . We can be found online on other platforms as well(Antiquewardrobe_ as well as Antique-Wardrobe ) We reserve the right to end an item IF the item has no bids, but we will not end an item once it has a bid…if an item has a bid we will not end the auction…and if asked to leave it on, we will. ** we NEVER give partial refunds, if something was missed, we are indeed human and although rare… a mistake can happen… return the item Shipping as well as customs cannot be avoided on eBay , but other platforms do not require those fees… Find us online Vintage and antique items ARE NOT new items. Vintage clothing is described to its best and sold as found…and described as accurately as possible. The items HAVE NOT been cleaned and should be cleaned prior to wearing at the discretion of the buyer. Often for proper fit, hang, and wear ability, pieces will need to be altered and/or adding a hook or snap here or there, with a seam closure or strengthening needed. Vintage clothing is most often worn previously, and if old stock, often has slight imperfections from storage, a hint of color or odor. Measurements are to be assumed that they are at maximum, if you have any questions, please ask PRIOR to the auction’s end. These are antique articles, having the age stated….all flaws if any are painstakingly outlined. The exact color and sizing of an item is the responsibility of the bidder, please read the measurements carefully and ask questions if uncertain _gsrx_vers_1545 (GS 9.4.1 (1545))
The satin has a pink undertone often referred to as blush ivory. The label reads Miss. D. Slone, Rochester NY. The bodice sleeves are made of blonde lace and the back has a long bow trim. The bodice is lined with cotton and has a front button closure.
I bought this gown/dress from a lady that said it was her great grandmothers. While the Bustle Style dress was popular from the 1880’s to the early 1900’s, I think this one was made in the 1930’s.
