This 1-piece day dress dates from 1893 to 1895 is adorned on both sides of center opening with front ruffles and bows starting at top opening extending downward to hem. Lovely printed brown satin with pink flowers. The bodice has a front center fabric covered button closure and a large outer side pocket. The curved sleeves has fabric ruching extending from shoulder to cuff and with a bow on each cuff.  The skirt's back is gathered into wide pleats and drapes with fullness for a nice fall . Fully lined with a brown shiny buckram cotton.

CONDITION

The dress is in very good condition. The cotton is in stable condition with no holes or fading. No underarm discoloration with a tiny split near underarm.  Lining has split in shoulder bodice only.

APPROXIMATE MEASUREMENTS
Bust 34"
Waist 27"

Curved Sleeve Length 22"

Neck 18"
Shoulder to waist 16"

Waist to hem 40"

Across shoulder 13-1/2"

Front length from shoulder to hem 53"

Back length from shoulder to hem 58".

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Item: 1pc248 - pg 3/22