Victorian 1840-50s dress

 A rare occasion to acquire the dress from the Victorian Dressmaker volume 3 book!

 This is an great example of a transformation dress - with the long sleeves suitable for the day, with the short ones - suitable for a visiting, reception or another evening occassion.

 This dress was based on extant example dated for 1850s - stylistically it is appropriate frfom about 1845 to 1855 ( a bit old fashioned by then, but still valid).

 price slightly discounted as was worn for a couple of hours

 Details:

 *  made is stunning silk damask from Sudbury Silk mills, in striking dark saphire hue and delicate woven pattern

 *The bodice  is lined in cotton sateen, the skirts in cotton organdy, light and voluminous

* the short sleeves are ruched and piped, the long sleeves areusually basted on as needed - but a button fastening can also be implemented.

* inside finished by hand, boned with vintage dress stays

* the bodice closes in back with hooks ( antique swan bills) and eyelets. These can be repositioned for a tighter fit.

* neck and cuffs as well as waist seam are piped. the skirt is independently fionihsed and can be repositioned higher on the bodice if needed

*one pocket in the seam of the skirt

 The bonnet, collar and other accessories are not included!

To achieve the typical silhouette a victorian corset and a corderd petticpat, with a standard petticoat or two, need to be worn. (most items can be purchased separately in the shop) 

 Sizing

 bodice  closes at :

chest:42 " (106cm)

 waist: 32"  (81cm).

 armpit to waist - 8" (20cm)

  back length, 17" (39cm)

 back between the shoulder blades: 17"(43cm)

Skirts:  

Front length ( bottom waistband to hem) 40" (101cm) 

Bespoke gowns like this one start from £900 labour plus fabric.

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