A 1890s stunning navy blue colored outfit, 2 piece in construction dress with vertical pleating on either side of front closure and a stand up ruffle on both shoulders.

The bodice is decorated with standup ruffles around neckline, around cuffs and bottom of skirt. Bodice is lined with a brown cotton and with no inner stays and has a front hook and eye center closures with many darts to exaggerate the waist. Hand stitched as well as mostly machine sewn.

The skirt has a full back sweep with large pleating at back for a nice full fall, double ruffle flounce at hem and lined with a brown chintz cotton lining.

CONDITION
The outfit is in very good condition. No major discoloration or underarm stains on the bodice, but inside lining, has a very light small area of discoloration. Some shredding in lining of bodice and loose hook and eyes. No repairs.
The skirt is in very good condition, with inner lining having shredding in lower area by hem, and has two small discoloration spots. One small water mark in skirt and a ¼ inch rip in skirt. A portion of the back pleating on one side has separated from the skirts waist band, and easy fix. Any discoloration in dress is camera flash.

MEASUREMENTS
BODICE
Bust 30 inches,
Waist 23 inches,
Curved sleeve length 22 inches,
Across back 13 inches,
Underarm to Waist 16-1/2 inches,
Shoulder to bottom bodice hem line 21 inches,
Neck circumference 16 inches.

SKIRT
Waist 23 inches,
Front length 40 inches,
Back length 41 inches

A truly grand display dress/gown or for study.

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