Quirky Victorian Antique Fashion 1860S Scalloped Crinoline Walking Dress

Beschreibung:
A fabulous Victorian antique crinoline walking dress dating to the 1860s - some issues with the condition , but still a brilliant quirky design ( i think the brief was ' add scallops !! ' ) very much of it's era, the additional apron & peplum bodice foreshadowing the bustle era to come.. Quite petite, possibly for a teenager, three pieces, bodice, skirt & apron overskirt, in a warm sandy beige fabric, possibly a wool silk blend, structured & textured. The bodice is fitted & boned, fastening with concealed hooks then buttons ( the buttons look like wood ) Lovely cinched hourglass silhouette, with a rounded peplum edged all around with scallops. Each scallop made individually, with a pleat in the centre & self binding around the edge. Crochet lace collar, curved sleeves - wide crescents swelling at the elbow, the cuffs finished with more scallops & crochet. The over skirt is divided in to four rounded segments, a shorter flat apron at the front, longer , narrower tails at the sides & back, all edged with larger scallops that run up the back, with four small bows where the segments meet. The skirt forms a dome, flat fronted with gathered fullness in the back ( shown over a hoop, not included ) with yet more scallops around the hem, smaller pointing upwards, large pointing down. CONDITION Numerous small holes, mostly on the skirt & mostly hidden by the apron when displayed.Small repairs to the front of the apron, back of the apron & back of the skirt. A large repair & crusty mark on the back of the skirt, hidden by the overskirt. Some small marks. Inside the bodice the flap the holds the eyes for the hooks is missing. Some small splits at the left under arm. Approx measurements - bodice shoulder 14 bust 32 waist 21.5 skirt waist 22 front length 35 IMPORTANT INFORMATION - The pieces i sell are often over 100 years old & rarely in perfect condition, i make every effort to describe & show any faults, so PLEASE READ THE DESCRIPTION, READ THE CONDITION REPORT, STUDY THE IMAGES & ASK ANY QUESTIONS before buying. If you receive your item & there is a problem that wasn't mentioned in the listing please contact me & i will be happy to rectify the situation. Measurements are approximate, & usually taken on the stand on the outside of the garment, please ask if you need accurate measurements. I sell all pieces as i find them, as a result vintage / antique items may have a musty odour. Colours on your screen may not be 100% accurate to the item. Quirky Victorian Antique Fashion 1860S Scalloped Crinoline Walking Dress