A 1890s stunning mauve patterned silk brocade outfit, 2 piece in construction dress.
The bodice is decorated with standup small collar around neckline and embellished with a large wide black lace collar. With center vertical pleating, center front closure. Bodice is lined with a patterned cotton and with 4 inner fabric covered stays. Has a front hook and eye closures. Curved and puffed sleeves with black lace at elbow extending down to wrist. Some hand stitching, mostly machine sewn.
The skirt has a full back sweep with pleating at back for a nice full bustle effect, gathered flounce at hem, and lined with black chintz cotton lining.
Still retaining its sewn in museum catalog identification tag at inside of neckline of bodice and inner waist band of skirt. Deaccessioned from the Rochester Historical Society Museum.

CONDITION
The outfit is in good condition. With some discoloration on underarms on the bodice. No shredding and no repairs. Few inner stays are missing in bodice.The skirt is in good condition, no stains, no damage, no repairs

APPROXIMATE MEASUREMENTS
BODICE
Bust 35 inches,
Waist 27 inches,
Curved sleeve length 23 inches,
Across back 12 inches,
Underarm to Waist 9-1/2 inches,
Shoulder to bottom bodice hem line 19 inches,
Neck circumference 15 inches.

SKIRT
Waist 32 inches,
Front length 39 inches,
Back length 41-1/2 inches.

A truly grand display dress/gown or for study.

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