VICTORIAN TRAINED TWO PIECE SILK SATIN BUSTLE WEDDING GOWN, c1889

Description: VICTORIAN TRAINED TWO PIECE SILK SATIN BUSTLE WEDDING GOWN, c1889 This is an attractive Victorian ivory colored silk satin trained wedding gown from 1889 period that a mid to upper class gown that a woman would wear. A regal ivory satin 2 piece bustled gown is a deaccession from the Strong Museum in Rochester New York. The gown still retains original sewn in fabric Museum ID numbered catalog tag in skirt and sleeve of bodice. The bodice is decorated with scalloped machine lace around collar and draping down front closure. Bodice has hook and loop and mother of pearl button front closure fastening into a tight fitting bodice. Bodice are lined with a tan cotton with whale baleen fabric covered stays for giving the waist a tight shapely fit. The front of the skirt is accented with a pointed apron trimmed with machine starting a waist band with the body of skirt having large vertical pleats. The skirt closes by hooks and loops at the back and gathers with large vertical pleats in the center back with two large bustle effect fullness of material for a nice fall. The skirt is lined with white cotton. CONDITION The gown is in very condition. The fabric is in stable condition, except for the bodices underarms where there is discoloration and shattering and staining inside lining. Stain in back bodice. PROVENANCE Deaccession from the Strong Museum in Rochester New York. All pieces have a sewn in museum catalog numbered identification tag. APPROXIMATE MEASUREMENTS BODICE Bust 31" Waist 24" Sleeve Length 21 Shoulder to waist 18", Across shoulder 11" SKIRT Waist 25-1/2” Front skirt length 43" Back train length 60". None of these minor issues detracts from the elegance of this gown, which is in wonderful state of preservation for its age. Every effort has been made to describe our items as accurately as possible including flaws and imperfections to the best of our ability, to give the buyer an accurate description. Our descriptions are true and accurate to the best of our ability. We try to observe and report every defect that we are aware of to give the buyer an accurate description but to mention every single minor blemish is laborious and unnecessary. As condition and description is largely based on personal opinion, we ask that you look at the photos carefully and decide the rating and pattern if applicable of this item for yourself. Our antiques are collectible and are not new and not reproductions, and have lived a long and eventful life and sometimes developing flaws. Therefore, use and wear should be expected with these items, unless stated in description. We do not clean or alter unless stated in listing, and most times have been in storage for many decades picking up old age storage oxidation spots. As condition and description is largely based on personal opinion, we ask that you look at the photos carefully and decide. We are happy to answer any questions about this item. Insurance has been added to postage handling charges over $100.00 value. I SHIP IMMEDIATELY and packed securely.International Buyers Please Note: ... Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility and cannot be held responsible for delays in shipping or customs. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying. These charges are normally collected by the delivering freight (shipping) company or when you pick the item up do not confuse them for additional shipping charges. We do not mark merchandise values below value or mark items as gifts' - US and International government regulations prohibit such behavior. Clearing customs can delay delivery of packages. I ship promptly but cannot be held responsible for delays in shipping and customs delays.Item: 2pc 278 - pg 4/23

Price: 1000 USD

Location: Franklinville, New York

End Time: 2024-09-27T15:27:18.000Z

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