c.1900, a bodice and skirt ensemble, in ruby grosgrain, trim...

Hammer

£480

c.1900, a bodice and skirt ensemble, in ruby grosgrain, trimmed with black machine lace, the bodice coming with points back and front, button fastening, with wide ruby velvet ribbon to the waist, rear boning, cream cotton lining, puffed, elbow-length sleeves, dust ruffle to the skirt, covered with black silk machine lace, over a silk satin panel, pleated with chenille flowers (2)

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The black lace trimmings are of different designs, the velvet waist ribbon is detaching in places, some fading to the skirt, but generally the costume is sound.