Antique-Gown

Crinoline Dress, ca. 1865-1868

Three-piece afternoon dress from the time of the crinolines, ca. 1865-1868. Origin: America. It is the time of the American Civil War when this dress was worn (or after the war). The dress is made of purple checked (with white stripes) silk. The dress consists of skirt, top and bottom bow. A dress from this time could not be more authentic. The upper part is closed in front with color-coordinated (covered) buttons. It is lined inside with brown, glazed cotton. The same lining can be found in the skirt. This runs out in a small train; it is nicely pleated in the waist area (on the back). The bottom bow has fringes at the edge; it also serves as a belt. Skirt and bow are excellently preserved, but the top is only "good". The top gets the predicate from us because of the two underarm stains. Maybe the dress was worn in the rebellious southern states, where it was very hot. On the other hand: maybe the dress only survived thanks to these stains. It was no longer worn, was packed away and forgotten for many years. The decoration is not included.

Bust: ~ 76 cm
Waist: ~ 61 cm
Front Length: ~ 135 cm
Back Length: ~ 155 cm

Price: 880 Euro