VICTORIAN 19TH C 2 PC BUSTLE GOWN W RICH ROSE PRINT THIS GOWN DATES TO THE VICTORIAN 1880’S
TWO PIECE IN ITS CONSTRUCTION
FASHIONED OF A FINE LINE PIQUET COTTON WITH A BEAUTIFUL GREY ROSE PRINT THROUGHOUT
THE TOP BODICE IS TRIMMED IN A V OF RUFFLES BOTH IN THE FRONT AND REAR, ETCHED BUTTONS WHICH I BELIEVE ARE HORN, CLOSE THE FRONT WITH THE BODICE HAVING FULL SKIRTING FULLY AROUND
THE SKIRT HOOKS CLOSED IN THE REAR AND IS TRIMMED IN RUFFLES THROUGH THE BOTTOM
THE SKIRT IS IN NEED OF A STITCHING AT THE WAISTBAND AS SEEN, THE OPEN SEAM MEASURES ROUGHLY 5 INCHES WITH TWO ADDITIONAL POINTS NEEDING STITCHING
A NEW HOOK CLOSURE IS NEEDED ON THE REAR
THE FRONT BOTTOM CORNER BODICE HAS A DOUBLE THUMBPRINT WHITE STAIN, I PERSONALLY WOULD TRIM EACH CORNER OF THE BODICE TO EVEN OUT AND IT WOULD MAKE THIS PIECE ABSOLUTELY PRISTINE
THE PIECE HAS BEEN FRESHLY HAND LAUNDERED AND IS IN CRISP, CLEAN CONDITION
MEASUREMENTS IN INCHES:CHEST: 34WAIST: 24LENGTH: 57 DOWN THE CENTER REAR
SKIRT:
WAIST: 24LENGTH: 40SHIPPING: NOTE !!!!! TO KEEP THE PRICES DOWN TO THE ABSOLUTE MINIMUM ON SHIPPING WE OFTEN SHIP ITEMS IN PADDED ENVELOPES OFFERED BY THE USPS.IF YOU WOULD RATHER HAVE A HARD BOX SHIPMENT, IT IS AVAILABLE FOR AN ADDITIONAL $8.00 DOMESTIC/ $18 INTERNATIONAL, THE USPS PRICING, NOT MINE. THE SHIPPING QUOTES COMES WITH FULL INSURANCE DOMESTICALLY, AND AM ALWAYS HAPPY TO MARK ITEMS AS A GIFT.intage clothing is described to its best and sold as found…and described as accurately as possible. The items HAVE NOT been cleaned and should be cleaned prior to wearing at the discretion of the buyer. Often for proper fit, hang, and wear ability, pieces will need to be altered and/or adding a hook or snap here or there, with a seam closure or strengthening needed. Vintage clothing is most often worn previously, and if old stock, often has slight imperfections from storage, a hint of color or odor.
Measurements are to be assumed that they are at maximum, if you have any questions, please ask PRIOR to the sale’s end. These are antique articles, having the age stated….all flaws if any are painstakingly outlined. The exact color and sizing of an item is the responsibility of the buyer, please read the measurements carefully and ask questions if uncertain.All forms of payment accepted _gsrx_vers_577 (GS 6.7.5 (577))