Lady's Two Piece Silk Brocade Dress Circa 1885. Bodice and skirt with pale blue green color brocade silk. The bodice with off white silk faille upper sleeves, and black lace at neck, sleeves and sleeve hems. Interior cotton lining boned. Crochet ball buttons. Skirt with cotton lined upper, and with buckram layer between lining and outer fabric below knees. Off white velvet to skirt hem interior. Multiple ribbons, pleats and bows to lower skirt. Circa 1885. {Approximate measurements} _x000B_Bodice: _x000B_Shoulders 12 1/2" _x000B_Bust: 29 1/2" _x000B_Waist 24" _x000B_Length 19" from nape of neck to hem. _x000B_Skirt: _x000B_Waist 25" _x000B_Length 43" at back from top of skirt to hem._x000B_ Provenance: Sale of items to benefit the Monterey History and Art Association. This non-profit association has been a guiding force in preserving Monterey’s history since the founding of the association in 1931. Guarding Monterey’s precious historic assets and the preservation and presentation of its historical heritage for future enjoyment has been made possible by citizens who care and give generously of their time and resources._x000B__x000B_The Association’s mission is to share the histories and the diverse legacies of people, stories, and places that continue to shape Monterey. It possesses extensive collections of furnishings, paintings, photographs, costumes, books, manuscripts, and other artifacts focused on Monterey and California. Condtion: The overall condition of the two garments is good to very good. Fraying to silk at seam above uppermost button, 1 1/2 Long stain below lace, right hand sleeve. Two or three dots of staining, 2" left near first dart, fifth button. Armpits are discolored. Skirt waist band frayed where there may have been a button, 1" left of hook and eye closure. A couple of light stains to lining and hem.