EXCEPTIONAL VICTORIAN 3 PCE 1880’S DEEP GRAPE SILK WALKING SUIT BUSTLE DRESS

Description: DATING TO THE 1880’S THREE PIECE IN CONSTRUCTION FASHIONED OF A DEEP GRAPE SILK TAFFETA. THE BODICE CLOSES UP THE FRONT WITH ALL 24 OF ITS ETCHED SMOKEY GREY SHELL BUTTONS THAT ARE TRIMMED IN CUT STEEL BEADS. POLONAISE SIDE PUFF DETAILING WITH LARGE FLARING REAR TAIL. INTERIOR LINED IN A POLISHED COTTON WITH A HOOKING STOMACH PANEL CLOSING. THE SKIRT IS WIDELY BOX PLEATED WITH RUCHED GATHERING AND PLEAT RUFFLES ACROSS THE FRONT WITH BILLOWING REAR. FULLY LINED IN THE POLISHED COTTON AND THERE IS A DRAWSTRING GATHERING, MAY HAVE HAD A BUILT IN BONED BUSTLE. THE OVER SKIRT IS ROUNDED, TRIMMED IN PLEATING, WITH THE UNDER SIDE IN BLACK BUCKRAM AND A WHITE LACE PEEKING OUT. CONDITION: HOOK AND EYES I BELIEVE ARE A REPLACEMENT. THE INNER BUCKRAM LINING IS COMING FREE ON THE INNER BOTTOM EDGE AND I PERSONALLY WOULD STITCH BACK. THE OVER SKIRT IS MISSING THE HOOK ATTACHMENTS. CONDITION IS EXCEPTIONAL AND LOOKS NEW DESPITE BEING FROM THE 1880’S SIZING: MEASUREMENTS IN INCHES:CHEST: 32 WAIST: 24 SHOULDERS: 15 SLEEVE LENGTH FROM TOP SHOULDER TO BOTTOM: 19 1/2 CENTER REAR LENGTH: 42 SKIRT:WAIST: 23 LENGTH: 40 OVER SKIRT:ACROSS THE TOP: 30 LENGTH: 30 our business name is ANTIQUE WARDROBE . We can be found online on other platforms as well(Antiquewardrobe_ as well as Antique-Wardrobe ) We reserve the right to end an item IF the item has no bids, but we will not end an item once it has a bid…if an item has a bid we will not end the auction…and if asked to leave it on, we will. ** we NEVER give partial refunds, if something was missed, we are indeed human and although rare... a mistake can happen... return the item Shipping as well as customs cannot be avoided on eBay , but other platforms do not require those fees... Find us online Vintage and antique items ARE NOT new items. Vintage clothing is described to its best and sold as found…and described as accurately as possible. The items HAVE NOT been cleaned and should be cleaned prior to wearing at the discretion of the buyer. Often for proper fit, hang, and wear ability, pieces will need to be altered and/or adding a hook or snap here or there, with a seam closure or strengthening needed. Vintage clothing is most often worn previously, and if old stock, often has slight imperfections from storage, a hint of color or odor. Measurements are to be assumed that they are at maximum, if you have any questions, please ask PRIOR to the auction’s end. These are antique articles, having the age stated….all flaws if any are painstakingly outlined. The exact color and sizing of an item is the responsibility of the bidder, please read the measurements carefully and ask questions if uncertain _gsrx_vers_1608 (GS 9.5 (1608))

Price: 985 USD

Location: Southbridge, Massachusetts

End Time: 2024-08-15T13:30:05.000Z

Shipping Cost: 18 USD