A regal 1880s stunning brown velvet with bodice, over jacket/cape with tri colored feathers of white, black and 2 shades of brown, bustled skirt and feathered muff. Sturdy and wearable.
The bodice is plain with crochet front center closure buttons. The bodice is lined with a brown cotton and with 12 fabric covered whole baleen stays Hand stitched as well as machine sewn.
The over jacket/cape has short sleeve cuffs where the bodice sleeves go through.
The skirt has a full back sweep with bustle effect. Inside the skirt are ties that gather the pleats, hoops to support, and an attached small padded bustle at back.. The skirt base is trimmed with ruched and gathered velvet. Large hook and eye closure at the back and gathers with layers of velvet in the back for a nice fall and bustle effect. The skirt is lined with a brown chintz cotton lining with brown velvet.
Recently de-accessioned from the Rochester Strong historical museum collection in Rochester, New York state. Still retaining its museum catalog identification numbers on sewn on cloth label.

CONDITION
Very good to excellent condition. Bodice has no discoloration or underarm stains on the bodice, but inside lining, a underarm shield pad has saved the bodice, which has staining . Lining has no damage. No repairs, holes or damage.
Over Jacket/cape is in excellent condition with no damage. Two inner streamers ties have splits in the stain. Lining has no damage.
The skirt is in very good/excellent condition. No repairs, no holes no stains, no damage

APPROXIMATE MEASUREMENTS:

BODICE

Bust 31 inches
Waist 23 inches
Curved sleeve length 22 inches
Across back: 12 inches
Shoulder to front bodice waist 18 inches
Shoulder to back bodice waist 21 inches

SKIRT

Waist 23 inches
Front length 38 inches
Back length 42 inches.

MUFF

Length 14 inches x 10 inches in height
A truly grand display dress or for study.

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