CIRCA 1890,LUMINOUS SILK FLORAL BROCADE AFTERNOON GOWN



CIRCA 1890, LUMINOUS SILK FLORAL  BROCADE AFTERNOON GOWN. Circa 1890, a luminous  silk  bodice and skirt with a golden yellow satin stripe  and brocade floral swag of flowers in the design.The inset has a ivory lace and is surrounded by a ruffles with lace also on the edge of the gigot sleeves.There is a stiffened inner skirt gathered with fullness at the back and boned peplum bodice.Length is 44",waist is 22,chest 33".There are a few minor spots, a tear on waistband and some hem soiling, otherwise in very good condition. Part of the Met Museum deaccession.(Item #ALC32)

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