{"product_id":"antique-victorian-visiting-ensemble-ca-1883","title":"Antique Victorian Visiting Ensemble, ca. 1883","description":"\u003ch4\u003eA Study in Burgundy – Victorian Visiting Ensemble, ca. 1883\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the late 19th century, the \u003cstrong\u003evisiting gown\u003c\/strong\u003e occupied a unique place in the wardrobe of the discerning Victorian woman. Intended for afternoon social calls, it conveyed refinement without extravagance - balancing restraint with sartorial sophistication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis remarkable three-piece \u003cstrong\u003evisiting ensemble,\u003c\/strong\u003e dating to circa 1883, is fashioned from sumptuous burgundy silk. Its rich hue alone sets it apart, offering a bold yet tasteful statement that spoke volumes in a society attuned to nuance and propriety. Originating from the curated holdings of an American museum, it comprises a fitted bodice, a bustle skirt, and a matching dolman - each exquisitely preserved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eantique bodice\u003c\/strong\u003e recalls the military-inspired chic of the era, with twenty double-row buttons creating a commanding presence. Three ornamental buttons at the neckline - where hidden hooks and eyes secure the closure - lend a touch of decorative elegance. Minor discoloration at the underarms speaks to its lived history, without diminishing its pristine overall condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eantique skirt,\u003c\/strong\u003e pleated along the hem and adorned with broad vertical panels, reveals the characteristic draping of bustle fashion. Despite light wear, it remains structurally sound and visually arresting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pièce de résistance is the dolman - a rare inclusion - embellished with color-coordinated chenille trim and fastened with traditional hooks and eyes. In years of collecting, few garments have emerged with such a complete and harmonious trio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis ensemble is not merely attire; it is an eloquent testament to Victorian ideals of presentation, grace, and understated splendor.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ANTIQUE GOWN","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56120369611139,"sku":null,"price":1480.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/1897\/6899\/files\/01-Antique-Victorian-Silk-Visiting-Gown-1883.jpg?v=1753903499","url":"https:\/\/www.antique-gown.com\/products\/antique-victorian-visiting-ensemble-ca-1883","provider":"ANTIQUE GOWN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}