Antique-Gown

Sunflower yellow silk ball gown, ca. 1859. Origin: Italy. The ball gown consists of bodice, skirt, belt and back skirt apron. The top has short balloon sleeves. Sleeves and the semicircular neckline are decorated with a small border of lace. The neckline is also decorated with pleated ruffles that extend across the chest area to the waist. Small border with fringes. The fringe motif continues in the round skirt. Three wraparound borders with longer fringes are attached to the skirt. Four small silk bows in the front. The belt closes backwards with (renewed) hooks and eyes. The skirt apron is attached to the belt. Bow, fringe and decorative ribbons complete its appearance. To the dress still belongs the original fan. Made of sticks of bone. The leaf is made of the same silk (as the dress) and decorated with silk applications. Fan and dress are - for the age - very well preserved. Unaltered condition with minor flaws commensurate with age. Minor stains on the skirt. The decoration is not included.

Bust: ~ 90 cm
Waist: ~ 62 cm
Length: ~ 140 cm