A two piece dress from c. 1896. From what I can figure out, it was originally home sewn as a pretty white dress with zig zag shoulder trim. The floral ribbon was added later to hide a few tears. The lining has been worn and patched. The closures were removed and never brought back.

There’s a lot of patches on the bodice m that aren’t visible at first glance but greatly along the front when up close. Scattered holes and tears throughout; however, with some mending, the dress is still sturdy for wear.

Measurements:

Bodice:

Base of neck to bodice hem: 18” / 41 cm

Waist: 29” / 73.5 cm

Neck: 17” / 43.5 cm

Shoulder to shoulder: 12” / 30.5 cm

Shoulder to end of sleeve: 24” / 61 cm

Skirt:

Waist: 28” / 68 cm

Waist to hem: 40.5” / 103 cm

Worn with petticoats to show the fullness of the skirts, petticoats are not for sale.

From smoke-free home.