Description:This
item is part of a deaccession I'm doing with a
local museum.
The incredible
traveling dress is from c.1895 and in heathered tan
wool. The bodice has a collar and inset in yellow
and gold stripe silk taffeta. Fluted back collar in
brown velvet with applique on the center front
taffeta. Both collar pieces are removable. The
bodice is dart fitted with side pleats on the
peplum and brown velvet around the waist. Two
buttons decorate the right side bodice. Big, gigot
sleeves are pleated and tacked in a fabulous
design. Cap sleeves are also trimmed in the velvet.
Gored skirt with fullness at the center
back.
Condition: Bad
moth damage on bodice and skirt. The silk taffeta
is shattering. Missing the two buttons on the left
side bodice.
Size: Bust-32
,Waist-24
Item number:
#GYNT14
Price:
$168.00