This is a place for any extant garments in private collections from about 1941 back. There is no beginning date. The only rule is that it can't be currently in a museum and must be before the bombing of Pearl Harbor. I mostly post items I've seen on ebay, etsy, or other auction sites so we will continue to have a record of them for research purposes. If you have antique clothing in your collection, please, email me pictures of them and I will gladly add them to this site.
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Black Bustle Gown
From the seller:
An elaborate 18890’s black silk and velvet bustle dress. The bodice is made of black velvet with a silk front insert. The front and sleeve cuffs are decorated with black braiding. The bodice has long center back tails. It is lined with cotton and has a hidden front hook and eye closure. The front insert hooks to the side. The skirt is elaborately designed with ruching and draped panels. The hemline on the panels are decorated with black lace. The back has a bustled draped panel. The hemline is trimmed with five ruffled layers. The skirt is lined with cotton. The dress is in very good and sturdy condition. There are o splits or holes and no underarm discoloration. Bust 32 Waist 24 Skirt length 39.
From Me:
It needs a big red bonnet. That is all.
Labels:
1880s,
19th Century,
dress,
Victorian,
womens
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