Smart Late 1890S/Early 1900S Embossed Silk Mourning Dress - Victorian Edwardian Antique Fashion

Beschreibung:
A smart antique mourning dress dating to the very late 1890s / early 1900s - Victorian / Edwardian eras - externally in excellent condition. Two pieces, bodice & skirt, in textured silk, open weave, with an embossed wavy textured finish. The bodice has a sturdy cotton underneath layer, fully boned & fastening at centre front with hooks. Over this at the front a loose, pleated plain silk panel fastens across with hooks, with the tall collar in the same silk, trimmed with decorative braid. Two lapels are trimmed in a military / nautical style with the decorative braid & small crochet buttons. The rest of the bodice is in the textured silk, loose & pleated in to the waist at the front. A wide shoulder piece is cut to sharp points & trimmed with the braid. Lovely elegant bishop sleeves, the top parts made narrow with vertical pleats, swelling at the wrist before gathering in to the cuff, the cuffs in the plain silk with braid trim. The bodice tucks in to the skirt & secures with a single hook at the back ( a belt would have been worn to hide the join. The skirt is fitted over the hips, with a full length pleat adding volume at the back, & small pleats kicking the hem out at the front. CONDITION All the visible parts are in excellent condition, with one small hole above the hook on the back of the bodice, a couple of loose threads, & some wear to the silk on the turned edges. Inside the cotton underbodice has a long tear near the fastenings, 23cm, with a smaller 4cm tear next to it. The lining is stained. Approx measurements - bodice bust 33 shoulder 13 waist 27 skirt waist 27 front length 37 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. Smart Late 1890S/Early 1900S Embossed Silk Mourning Dress - Victorian Edwardian Antique Fashion