Item Tag: Mauve

VICTORIAN 2 PIECE MAUVE SILK BROCADE VISITING DRESS 1893, MUSEUM DEACCESSION A 1890s stunning mauve patterned silk brocade outfit, 2 piece in construction dress. The bodice is decorated with standup small collar around neckline and embellished with a large wide black lace collar. With center vertical pleating, center front closure. Bodice is lined with a patterned cotton and with 4 inner fabric covered stays. Has a front hook and eye closures. Curved and puffed sleeves with black lace at elbow extending down to wrist. Some hand stitching, mostly machine sewn.The skirt has a full back sweep with pleating at back for a nice full bustle effect, gathered flounce at hem, and lined with black chintz cotton lining.Still retaining its sewn in museum catalog identification tag at inside of neckline of bodice and inner waist band of skirt. Deaccessioned from the Rochester Historical Society Museum.CONDITION The outfit is in good condition. With some discoloration on underarms on the bodice. No shredding and no repairs. Few inner stays are missing in bodice. The skirt is in good condition, no stains, no damage, no repairs.MEASUREMENTS BODICE Bust 35 inches, Waist 27 inches, Curved sleeve length 23 inches, Across back 12 inches, Underarm to Waist 9-1/2 inches, Shoulder to bottom bodice hem line 19 inches, Neck circumference 15 inches.SKIRT Waist 32 inches, Front length 39 inches, Back length 41-1/2 inches A truly grand display dress/gown or for study.Every effort has been made to describe our items as accurately as possible including flaws and imperfections to the best of our ability, to give the buyer an accurate description. Our descriptions are true and accurate to the best of our ability. We try to observe and report every defect that we are aware of to give the buyer an accurate description but to mention every single minor blemish is laborious and unnecessary. As condition and description is largely based on personal opinion, we ask that you look at the photos carefully and decide the rating and pattern if applicable of this item for yourself. Our antiques are collectible and are not new and not reproductions, and have lived a long and eventful life and sometimes developing flaws. Therefore, use and wear should be expected with these items, unless stated in description. We do not clean or alter unless stated in listing, and most times have been in storage for many decades picking up old age storage oxidation spots. As condition and description is largely based on personal opinion, we ask that you look at the photos carefully and decide. We are happy to answer any questions about this item. Insurance has been added to postage handling charges over $100.00 value. I SHIP IMMEDIATELY and packed securely.International Buyers Please Note: … Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer’s responsibility and cannot be held responsible for delays in shipping or customs. Please check with your country’s customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying. These charges are normally collected by the delivering freight (shipping) company or when you pick the item up do not confuse them for additional shipping charges. We do not mark merchandise values below value or mark items as gifts’ – US and International government regulations prohibit such behavior. Clearing customs can delay delivery of packages. I ship promptly but cannot be held responsible for delays in shipping and customs delays. Item: 2pc252 – pg 4/22