1870's Wool Interior Gown

Black wool floral printed bustle gown. Black ground roller printed in a motif of floral sprays, neckline, front and cuffs trimmed with brown pleated wool; wooden buttons covered in same plain brown wool fabric; button closure all the way down front of dress; bodice lined in cotton; fitted bodice with long narrow sleeves; a peplum in the back and a tiered skirt effect in the front; patch pocket trimmed with pleated fabric on right side of skirt.

HCT.1995.999.25

c.1873-1875

Gown was part of the collection at The Traphagen School of Fashion.

Wool

1870-1879