Two-piece elegant afternoon or reception silk dress, ca. 1869. Origin: America. The bodice has an elongated snood reminiscent of the so-called "Swiss bodices". Wide cuffed sleeves decorated with bows and with pleated sections. Very elaborately designed peplum. Implied V through fabric laid in pleats. The bodice is laced backwards. The skirt ends in a typical train. Parts laid in ruffles at the sides. Very good to excellent condition. Renewed lacing. Wear marks at the hem. Missing hooks and eyes at the closure of the skirt. There is some wear to the waist band of the top. The decoration is not included.
Chest: ~ 80 cm
Waist: ~ 50 cm
Length front: ~ 133 cm
Length back: ~ 200 cm