Black 1880's Bustle Dress with Velvet Stripes

From the seller:

DATING TO THE VICTORIAN 19TH C

TWO PIECE IN ITS CONSTRUCTION

FASHIONED OF BLACK SILK FAILLE WITH SATIN AND SILK VELVET STRIPED FABRIC

THE SKIRT IN FULL FORM WITH A LARGE REAR BUSTLE BACK

BOTTOM SKIRTING IN BOX PLEAT RUFFLES

THE TOP HAS A FULL BUSTLE TAIL IN THE REAR

PUFF GATHERS ATOP EACH SHOULDER

THE STRIPED VELVET RUNS UP CENTER FRONT WITH KNIT COVERED BUTTONS CLOSING

MINOR POINTS OF HIGH WEAR TO THE CUFFS, TWO ADDIONAL BUTTONS ARE NEEDED ON THE SKIRT

CONDITION IS OTHERWISE EXCELLENT, FULLY STRONG AND WEARABLE

ACQUIRED FROM A MUSEUM DEACCESSION





MEASUREMENTS IN INCHES:
BODICE:
CHEST: 32
WAIST: 26
LENGTH: 21

SKIRT:
WAIST: 26
LENGTH: 41

From Me:

http://gallica.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/btv1b90041175

Late 1880's. Most likely second mourning or half mourning based on the materials used.