This is a super 2 piece Victorian black dress with a self coloured Sprigged Flower decoration and Lace insert
A Genuine Antique Dress
I cannot see any Bustle Straps but it would probably have been worn with a Bustle
Lovely Sequin and Bead decoration to the neckline and front
Beautiful Lace
Leg of Mutton Sleeves with a Peplum above the elbow
Deep pocket to one seam
All fastens with a multitude of hooks and eyes - some missing
Fully Lined
Lightly Boned Bodice
Approximate measurements:
Waist 24 inches
Bust about 32 inches
Possibly made by a Dressmakers as an inner waist band is machine made with
James Shoolbred & Co Tottenham House machine embroidered on it
James Shoolbred and Company was a draper and later a department store, located on Tottenham Court Road, London.
The store was established in the 1820's at 155 Tottenham Court Road selling textiles for home furnishing. In the 1870's the store began designing, manufacturing and selling high quality furniture. The company ceased trading in 1931
Condition:
The skirt is virtually Perfect
Top does have some issues:White Silk lining to the lace has perished and needs replacing
In the past there has been a problem on the right front shoulder and a poor repair has been done. Thus needs doing properly.
I am also including a large Triangular tasselled Shawl which came with the dress. Self coloured black stripe pattern
One mendable tear
Photos have in many cases been lightened to try to show the fabric and design
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