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# 5419 - c. 1882/1883
Chocolate Brown Bustle Gown Ensemble with Straw Bonnet!
Wearable Size!
How
fabulous to have an ensemble outfit! The photos have been
lightened a bit so you can see the details of this wonderful
bustle gown, but it's a deep chocolate brown silk taffeta. The
bodice is a long polonaise with side poufs and back bustle with
gigantic bow and silk fringe. Also has square pleated design at
bust, and lovely abalone buttons down front. As usual, there is
no upper button as it's meant to be worn with a cameo or other
pin at neck. The skirt as wonderful detailing of a quadruple
gathered (like smocking) look at lower skirt, and two mid
gathered horizontal designs at mid skirt. The upper back
of the skirt is plain lining. The gown comes with a
matching brown straw bonnet with satin ribbons, ecru lace
and silk ties. This bonnet is small and meant to be
worn at the back of the head. This outfit actually fits
across the upper back (yea!), usually that is a problem with
these Victorian pieces, but this fits my back (I'm a slightly
narrow-backed, very modern size 4 bust, 33"
bust, c/d cup). Measures: 32/33" bust, 25" underbust/waist
(as it's short-waisted), 43" long from waist to hem, 60" long
from shoulder to hem. Quite excellent condition for all
pieces, though there is underarm discoloration you will see if
you raise your arms, otherwise it will look quite nice if arms
are down, and there is the most minor pull of the front waist
seams (see photos). Shown with a bustle and cameo (doesn't come
with either).
SOLD
- but on display in Museum Category for Research/Display
