High-Quality Floral Silk Brocade Skirt and Silk Satin Petticoat, 1890s

The skirt is made of a high-quality heavy silk brocade in a rose pattern. Mint condition and high quality craftsmanship. Wearable. The center front opening is edged in cream silk satin and reveals a cream silk satin layer down the center front. The deep pleats at the center back hide the hook and eye closure. A wide pleated ruffle of cream silk satin is handsewn to the dress around the hem. Lined with a crisp cream silk taffeta. While there are no fabric labels, the hooks of the center back closure read 'Nicholls'.The entirely hand-sewn petticoat is made of cream silk satin with two pleats at the center back that hide a hook and eye closure. There is a wide flounce of cream lace underlined with pleated silk chiffon. Unlabeled

While there is minor soiling around the pleated hem of the skirt, this item is in near mint condition and is wearable. Although the petticoat is in very good condition and is wearble, there are brown stains on the left hip. Approximate Flat Measurements: Skirt waist: 26" Skirt hip: 54" Skirt center front length: 41" Skirt center back length: 49" Petticoat waist: 28" Petticoat hip: 48" Petticoat center front length: 38" Petticoat center back length: 40" The stated overall condition of the lot is based on the assumption that the wear is consistent with age and use. As everything is sold 'as is', we suggest that you request a more detailed condition report and additional photo. This can be obtained via the INQUIRE button or by email at [email protected]. Condition is a matter of opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact.

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Timothy Long

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Mr. Long has nearly 20 years of experience as a curator of fashion and decorative arts in museums including the Museum of London, the Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York, and the Chicago History Museum. At Hindman, he works with individual clients, collectors, dealers, and museums to bring to auction collections of couture and luxury accessories. Mr. Long’s recent publications include Charles James: Designer in Detail and a chapter on the same designer in London Couture: British Luxury 1923–1975, both published by V&A Publishing.

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High-Quality Floral Silk Brocade Skirt and Silk Satin Petticoat, 1890s

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