VELVET & PATTERNED SILK BUSTLE DRESS, 1884

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  • December 4th, 2024 - Vintage Winter Wonderland
  • Bellows Falls, Vermont
2-pc royal blue silk velvet & patterned silk w/ cut velvet blossom motif, fitted basque bodice w/ chinoiserie painted CF button closures, extended peplum into w/ CB bustle drape w/ corded fringe & tassels, bustle skirt w/ fringe edged patterned silk panels & pieced & pleated self-flounce w/ decorative cording, B 34”, L 22”-48”, skirt W 26”, L 40.5”, (light wear to velvet w/ minor pile loss at wear points, 0.5” tear below collar, few tiny-0.25” holes right cuff & hem, buttons removed left cuff, varying paint loss to buttons, minor discoloration w/ few light stains up to 1” CB seat, skirt W band replaced w/ few seam openings up to 1.5”, few tears up to 1” CB skirt lining, light wear to trim) Deaccessioned by the Valentine Museum.

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  • Category: Womens Day
  • Era: 1850-1890

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