Trained silk brocade and velvet bustle dress, ca. 1878. Labe inside from a New York fashion magazine. One-piece sapphire blue velvet with collar, cuff and front skirt panel of grey and mauve striped silk with cream floral brocade, trimmed with double blue satin ruffle, pierced buttons with cut steels. Very good condition with two flaws: one button is replaced; light spots on collar. The decoration is not included.
Bust: ~ 32"
Waist: ~ 22"
Length front: ~ 57"
Back Length: ~ 70"