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1860s Ikat Dress Altered for 1890s

1860s Ikat Dress Altered for 1890s

c. 1895

silk taffeta

1860s Ikat Dress Altered for 1890s
1860s Ikat Dress Altered for 1890s
1860s Ikat Dress Altered for 1890s
1860s Ikat Dress Altered for 1890s

2024.36

No label.

Three piece remake of an 1860s dress.  1890s bodice has gigot sleeves, bow at lower back, and a detachable collar.  


Gored skirt is lined with a black cotton, and has a 6.5 inch linen and velvet hem.


1860s bodice is elongated with a slight peplum and blue frindge along the entire bottom edge  It has drop shoulders, but is missing sleeves - most likely used in the remake of the dress for the mid-1890s. Chanels for stays are empty.  Lined with a glazed cotton. Garment is entirely handmade.


Measurements: 


1890s bodice

Bust: 33 inches

Waist:26 inches

Shoulders:11.25 inches

Collar: 6.5 inches diameter


1890s Skirt

Waist:25 inches

Total length: 42 inches 


1860s bodice

Bust: 32 inches

Waist; 22 inches

Shoulders: 12.5 inches (drop shouler - 18 inches)

Total length: 24.5 inches with fringe

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