Stylish Victorian Silk & Velvet Day Dress
with Matching Mantle ~ Cicra 1895

Dating to the mid 1890s this silk and voided velvet day dress features leg-o-mutton sleeves and double breasted front styling. The bodice is has an inset plastron, collar and cuffs of brown velvet sprays on a golden silk background which is set off nicely by the warm, nut brown silk of the bodice and skirt. Closing to the left side there are matching buttons opposite giving the appearance of being double breasted.

The skirt is made of matching nut brown silk with a box pleated hemline and flat front. The back features deep pleats from the waistline to accommodate the somewhat reduced bustle style of the era. Both the skirt and the bodice are fully lined in medium brown polished cotton.

The matching mantle of brown silk is lavishly trimmed with brown chenille with beaded decoration at the tips of each tassel. It is fully lined in matching brown wool. Button front closure.

All pieces are in excellent condition with no rips, holes, stains or repairs. In addition there is a panel of the velvet fabric which will be included with the outfit.

Bust ~ 30"
Waist ~ 24"
Shoulders Across the Back ~ 11.5"
Bodice Length ~21"
Skirt Length ~ 38.5"
Mantle Length Front/Back ~ 25.5"/22"