1870 Victorian Bustle Dress. Steampunk. Bodice, Skirt, Overskirt, Petticoat

Description

Handmade Quality 1870 Bustle Style Day Dress: Black and purple stripe fitted bodice with attached peplin and black velvet center front panel, black taffeta skirt, purple stripe taffeta overskirt, black taffeta petticoat, hat, belt with attached bow and bustle pad. The bodice is muslin lined and has some underarm stain. It has a bust measurement of 38" and a waist measurement of 31". The bodice measures 7 1/2" under the arm to the top of the peplin. The underskirt is 39" long in the center front and 62" long at the center back. The overskirt is 23" long at the center front (including ruffle). The pleated purple trim on the hat and the dress do not match in color exactly. The sleeve is 22" long from the shoulder to the bottom of the ruffle and is 15" around the upper arm.