wedding gown

Unfortunately, my photos do not do this beautiful gown justice. The two-piece cream colored wedding gown dates to the 1890's, but looking at the condition, you would never believe it! The material is lovely - light as a feather with a color on color floral print. The bodice features a square neckline with ruching encircling the entire neckline. Wide, cream moire ribbon ties accent each shoulder. The ruching around the neckline creates some gathering through the bodice. The sleeves are short and very full. The lower edge of the sleeves are ruched - matching the neckline. The bodice is very fitted and fully lined. There are 12 bones in the bodice and it has a hook/eye closure at the center back. The matching skirt is a-lined; falling flat in the front, but gathered in the back, creating a slight bustle look. The skirt has a hook/eye closure and a very slight train. The gown has a wide material belt with a center back hook/eye closure (hooks/eyes are missing). The back of the belt continues the ribbon theme, with long tails of cream moire ribbon which matches the ribbon on the shoulders. The gown is truely lovely and the condition is wonderful; however, the size is very small, especially with the boning in the bodice. Even though this gown is wearable, because of the small size, I would recommend it be used as a display piece. The gown measures approximately: bustline=32"; shoulder to shoulder width=11"; waistline=24" and skirt length=40". The gown is in very good condition, I do not see any spots of consequence; no underarm stains, etc.; however the ribbons need a bit of freshening.

Unfortunately, my photos do not do this beautiful gown justice.