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handcrafted contrast to the printed cotton
offering insight into the cultural
neoclassical textiles
A hanging bust and slightly puffed sleeves further authenticate its origin around 1904
Lined with silk on the inside
Antique Embroidered Lace Bustle Overgown, 1880s #dress handcrafted contrast to the printedThis very elegant and extremely rare antique twopiece overdress, dating to the late 1870s or early 1880s, represents a remarkable example of highVictorian fashion. As its name suggests, the overdress was worn over a silk dress or another fine undergarment, creating the layered, sculptural silhouette characteristic of the era. The skirt, open at the back and fastened with hooks and eyelets, is decorated along the hem with embroidered lace, adding