Wow. What a dress. Burgundy moiré silk has been combined with black (and cream) lace to create a dream dress. But first things first.
The bodice for the afternoon reception has long sleeves decorated with black lace on the outside and cream lace on the inside. The V-neckline repeats the arrangement of the lace: dark on the outside, light on the inside. Two decorative bows at the front. Fastened with buttons covered in burgundy silk. Lined on the inside with light-coloured silk. Typical peplum weighted with lead. In excellent condition - and still in a wearable size. The decoration is not included.
The evening bodice has short sleeves decorated with cream-colored lace. This lace has also been used in the collar area. Black lace has been used here in the bust area. A decorative bow at the front. Fastened with buttons covered in burgundy silk. Lined on the inside with light-coloured silk. Typical peplum weighted with lead. In excellent condition - and still in a wearable size. The decoration is not included.
The evening top has short sleeves decorated with cream-colored lace. This lace has also been used in the collar area. Black lace has been used here in the chest area. A decorative bow at the front. Fastened with buttons covered in burgundy silk. Lined on the inside with light-coloured silk. Typical peplum weighted with lead. In excellent condition - and still in a wearable size. The decoration is not included.
The front of the skirt is lavishly decorated with cascading black lace. The bustle shape is typical of dresses from this period. Long train. Hemline with small and large pleats. Bow to gather the skirt when dancing or walking. In excellent condition - and still in a wearable size.
Provenance: from a private English collection
Afternoon bodice:
Chest: ~ 97 cm
Waist: ~ 85 cm
Front length: ~ 60 cm
Evening bodice:
Chest: ~ 97 cm
Waist: ~ 82 cm
Length: ~ 56 cm
Skirt:
Waist: ~ 77 cm
Front length: ~ 100 cm
Length back: ~ 180 cm
