1890s Victorian 2PC Purple Silk Brocade Dress Corset Jacket/Skirt Antique Outfit/Gown 1900s Small WOUNDED

c1890-1900s VICTORIAN GOWN. A STUNNING ROYAL PURPLE 2 PIECE DRESS, INCLUDING A FULLY LINED, HOOK AND EYE CORSET JACKET W/17 BONING INSERTS and A BUSTLE BACK SKIRT WITH FABULOUS DRAPING OVERLAY AND 7” TRIPLE LAYER RUFFLE HEM.
SKIRT HAS A FABULOUS LONGER LENGTH/MINI BUSTLE & TRAIN IN BACK. CORSET JACKET HAS LOTS OF FINE DETAILS, INCLUDING: PINTUCKS THAT RUN DOWN THE CENTER BACK, IVORY CHIFFON LACE NECKLINE DETAILING, A STIFF HIGH COLLAR AND NECKLINE WITH HAND STITCHED EMBROIDERY EMBELLISHMENTS, and SLIM SLEEVES WITH FLARED CUFFS. FABRIC IS A SILK SATIN BROCADE.

SIZE/MEASUREMENTS: *functional hook & eye closures-pictured here. Double hook & eye at the waist band.

Jacket-
MEASUREMENTS:
32-34 BUST (MEASURED FLAT, THEN PULLED TO A SLIGHT STRETCH)
24-26 WAIST,
SLEEVES 26”
BODICE LENGTH 17 SHOULDER TO SHOULDER 13

SKIRT:
WAIST 26-28 (Hooks can be worn or moved differently) SKIRT LENGTH:
TOTAL LENGTH IN FRONT 42.5 SMALL TRAIN INCLUDED BACK 46
SWEEP 150
HEM RUFFLE 7.5” (only 4” shows)
Waistband 1”

CONDITION: FAIR-GOOD ANTIQUE CONDITION. WEARABLE-(WITH GREAT CARE).

NOTABLE ISSUES-REFER TO LAST PHOTO & SEE BELOW.
SOFT & WEARABLE (WITH GREAT CARE).
Hand stitched repairs:
Predominately at the waist band closure, and the center front bottom of the corset jacket-both at the stress points where the hook & eye’s connect-see photos. Purple seam binding has been placed inside the waistband of the skirt to help provide some stability and to support the weight of the fabric. The left sleeve has heavy brown spotting: from the shoulder down to the elbow-I have no idea whether this could be treated, it’s doubtful since the stains are so dark and there are so many, but
The print helps to hide it somewhat. In garments of this age, condition notes such as: pinholes, fabric thinning and fading are common, but they are at a minimum on this dress. Originally trimmed in what looks like horsehair lace & black velvet stitching, (but a lot of the lace has worn away on the the trim. Only the black velvet and some of the tiny ruffle remains. Shredding inside the sleeve cuffs and collar and hemline (shredding on the Hemline is underneath the third layer inside-none of these are visible from the outside when wearing). some fading on the under skirt lining-also not visible from the outside. Heirloom dry cleaning is recommended. (Refer to last two photos for up close details of the notable issues).

Historical Note: This is part of a huge 500+ piece personal Edwardian collection that we have recently purchased..(*save us as a seller to keep an eye out for ,new listings each week!) We are honored to be the new owners of this rare and exquisite collection❤️Reflecting the love and passion of a fellow vintage lover, that took nearly 50 years for her to amass her collection...which includes over 200 dresses, capes, purses, shoes, children’s, toddler/baby and menswear.

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