VICTORIAN 2 PIECE SATIN AND VELVET VISITING DRESS 1890s WITH BONNET

Description: VICTORIAN 2 PIECE SATIN AND VELVET VISITING DRESS 1890s WITH BONNET A turn of the century navy blue satin colored outfit, 2 piece in construction dress with multi colored striped velvet trim at collar, extending down front bodice opening and on cuff. Outfit has a bonnet included. The bodice is lined with a brown cotton and has a front metal button closures. Hand stitched as well as machine sewn. The front of the skirt has three tiered pleats below waist and back has a full fabric bustle panel enhancement. Pleats continue down center and sides with two vertical panels of velvet between pleating. The skirt is lined with a dark brown chintz cotton lining. Bottom of front skirt has small knife pleating at hem. CONDITION The outfit is in fair/good condition. Bodice has discoloration underarm stains on inside lining of bodice with gusset sewn into underarm on one sleeve and small splits found in other underarm. No fading to material. There are period repairs. Area of repair patch at bottom of opening on bodice. Buttons are not matching. Small seam opening back of bodice on shoulder arm seam. Slight wear on velvet front around button holes. The skirt is in very good condition, with no damage to inner lining. Skirt has no stains. MEASUREMENTS BODICE Bust 33 inches, Waist 26 inches, Curved sleeve length 20 inches, Across back 13-1/2 inches, Front Shoulder to Waist 19 inches, Back Shoulder to Waist 21 inches Shoulder to bottom hem line 60 inches, Neck circumference 13-1/2 inches. SKIRT Waist 27 inches, Front length 41 inches, Back length 48 inches. 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: 2pc244 - pg 5/23

Price: 795 USD

Location: Franklinville, New York

End Time: 2024-11-27T16:27:17.000Z

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