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Because I can't sleep
I figured I'd share the pictures I took of the 1890s dress I was given. I'd love to figure out a more precise date - I'm thinking it seems more early-to-mid 90s? In any case, I love that it's a full suit! It is pieced like crazy, especially in the sleeves, and is a very dark chocolate brown silk. And there's only a few tears - mostly in the waistband and in the sleeves.
It almost fits my smaller form - the waist is only about 1" too small, but it's way to small in the shoulders.
I think most of the buttons are original, though there's a few that have been replaced. There's a small bow in the center back at the waist.
The buttons hide inside this bodice flap. There's also a small leather breast pocket inside the flap. Perhaps for a watch?
The hem has ruched trim on the outside, and a velvet band around both inside and outside of the hem. The skirt is fully lined with cotton, and cartridge pleated into the back of the waistband.
It almost fits my smaller form - the waist is only about 1" too small, but it's way to small in the shoulders.
I think most of the buttons are original, though there's a few that have been replaced. There's a small bow in the center back at the waist.
The buttons hide inside this bodice flap. There's also a small leather breast pocket inside the flap. Perhaps for a watch?
The hem has ruched trim on the outside, and a velvet band around both inside and outside of the hem. The skirt is fully lined with cotton, and cartridge pleated into the back of the waistband.