VICTORIAN 2 PIECE VISITING DRESS 1890s

A 1890s Victorian 2 piece rich deep burgundy colored satin visiting outfit, embellished with a double breasted bodice jacket and bustle skirt, is just satisfying to look at aesthetically. It is very wearable and ready for a new collection.

Deaccession from the Indiana Landmarks' Morris-Butler House, benefiting preservation of the 1865 Second Empire-style home/ former house museum in Indianapolis's Old Northside Historic District. Still retains its museum catalog identification fabric tag sewn into inside neck line.

DETAILS:

BODICE:
• Pleats & fancy metal buttons accent the top
• Brown cotton lining.
• Curved sleeves with Mother of Pearl buttons at opening
• Closure is center side with original dyed Mother of Pearl button with marcasite accents and 12 inner metal eye/hook closure.
• Inside with 8 fabric covered rigid stays.
• Back peplum forms at point accented with two fabric colored buttons.

SKIRT:
• The skirt was made for a bustle, with tightly gathered cartridge pleating at back closure and with a large burgundy satin bow accent over bustled area.
• Skirt accented with panels and box pleats and fluted ruffles at hemline.
• Back train bustle cascades down skirt
• 2 eyes/1 hook closures at back waist opening and a deep inner side pocket.
• Fully lined in chocolate colored cotton and multiple ties to adjust the bustle effect.
• Inner lining has a 18 inch semi circle flat wire attached to accent fullness in back of skirt.
• Skirt is heavy with layers of material and strong and durable.

APPROXIMATE MEASUREMENTS:

BODICE:
• 31” Bust
• 26” Waist
• 17” Shoulder to waist length
• 14-1/2” Curved sleeve inseam
• 11” Across shoulder to shoulder

SKIRT:
• 25” Waist
• Free hip
• 37” front length; 43” back length.

CONDITION OF BODICE:
•Excellent Condition.
• Seams let out at sides.
• Underarm discoloration on inside lining and does not go through to outside fabric.
• No label.

CONDITION:
• Excellent Condition with no damage.

FABRIC:
• Satin.

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