Very elegant society or reception dress, ca. 1899. Label: Mme. E. Rousset * Rue de Rivoli * Paris. The antique dress is made of pink ribbed silk and is elaborately decorated with lace and tulle that has been sewn on. The lace is attached in the form of bows. Elaborately designed bust with gathered silk in the form of a large bow. High stand-up collar. Epaulettes. Long sleeves closed with hooks and eyelets and decorated with lace. Long skirt, which is pleated on the back and ends in a train. Lined inside with pink silk. The dress exhales a strict elegance. It is outside very good to excellent preserved. Inside the silk is worn out. Underarm tear, but not noticeable. The dress can still be closed very well with the help of the outer hooks. A stain on the left shoulder. Nevertheless: one of the most beautiful dresses we had in our hands until now.
Chest: ~ 83 cm
Waist: ~ 58 cm
Length front: ~ 146 cm
Length back: ~ 165 cm
Price: 5.300 Euro