Late Victorian / Early Edwardian Silk Dress c.1900

Two-Piece Antique Gown – Bodice + Skirt – Mauve/Burgundy – Lace Trim**

Era: Late Victorian / Early Edwardian (approx. (1890-1908)

Pieces: Bodice + Skirt

Material: Silk with cotton lining and lace!

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Description

Authentic c.1900 Victorian/Edwardian two-piece silk gown. This is not a reproduction. Includes a fully boned bodice with lace trim and a matching long skirt with black lace hem. Beautiful striped mauve/burgundy pink silk typical of the era.

The gown was stored/displayed in a small museum for decades.

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Condition

• Antique and fragile – over 120 years old

• Silk at the skirt waistband is splitting/worn (see photos)

• Bodice shows age but is more stable

• Skirt lace hem intact

• Needs professional textile cleaning or conservation

• Sold for display/collecting only (not wearable unless heavily restored/ repaired)

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