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.
Tuesday, April 22, 2014
Very Late 1880's Dress
From the seller:
A stunning 1880’s navy blue silk and navy blue satin brocade bustle dress. The dress appears black in some of the photos. The color shows best in the close up of the bodice. The bodice is designed in the long tunic style. The front of the bodice and the sleeve cuffs are trimmed with the brocade fabric. The brocade fabric has a large floral pattern. The bodice is lined with silk and has a hidden front button closure. The skirt is made of the brocade fabric and the hemline is trimmed with navy blue silk ruffles. The skirt is lined with cotton and has an attached inside lace dust ruffle. The dress is in excellent condition. There is no underarm discoloration and no splits or holes in the fabric. Bust 32 Waist 22 ½ Skirt length 41.
From Me:
Probably about 1889 or so.
Labels:
1880s,
19th Century,
dress,
Victorian,
womens
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