Two 1895 black taffeta silk and patterned black bustled mourning outfits, 2 piece in construction. One is plain and the other high style.

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LEFT OUTFIT
A high style patterned 2 piece bustled outfit with large puffed sleeves tapering to a beaded cuff.

The bodice is heavily hand beaded with beaded tassels on net on front of bodice and with front hook and eye closure. Beaded front lapels with standup beaded collar accented with a back black bow. Two back bows accent hem line on bodice. There are two inner tabs to hold up the heavy bustled back skirt. Bodice is unlined with inner stays and has a front hook and eye center closures with darts to exaggerate the waist. Hand stitched as well as mostly machine sewn.

The skirt has a full back sweep for a nice full fall, double scalloped dust ruffle flounce at inner hem and lined with a black satin lining.

Recently deaccession from The Rochester Historical Museum of Rochester New of Rochester New York clothing collection. Still retaining it sewn in fabric museums numbered catalog identification tag, as well as string tags with donors name.

CONDITION
The outfit is in very good condition. No discoloration of underarm discoloration on the bodice and no splits in fabric. Most of the stays have been removed, still retain 5 stays.
The skirt is in excellent condition. No shredding in lining of skirt or fabric splits in material.

MEASUREMENTS
BODICE
Bust 36 inches,
Waist 32 inches,
Curved sleeve length 22 inches,
Across back 12-1/2 inches,
Underarm to Waist 8-1/4 inches,
Shoulder to bottom bodice hem line 18 inches,
Neck circumference 15 inches.

SKIRT
Waist 32 inches,
Front length 39 inches,
Back length 39 inches.

A truly grand display dress/gown or for study.

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RIGHT OUTFIT
A plain style 2 piece taffeta outfit, jacket and skirt.

The jacket is decorated with fringe at hemline with front fabric colored button. Accented with four back bows and split tails back. Jacket is unlined and mostly machine sewn.

The back of the skirt has a pleated flare for a nice full fall.

Recently deaccession from The Rochester Historical Museum of Rochester New of Rochester New York clothing collection. Still retaining it sewn in fabric museums numbered catalog identification tag.

CONDITION
The jacket is in good condition. Having some discoloration of underarm staining and no splits in fabric.
The skirt is in poor condition. With rips to skirt.

MEASUREMENTS
BODICE
Bust 33 inches,
Waist 27 inches,
Curved sleeve length 21 inches,<
Across back 15 inches,
Shoulder to bottom bodice hem line 25 inches with fringe.

SKIRT
Waist 29 inches,
Front length 38 inches,
Back length 38 inches.

A truly grand display dress/gown or for study.

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