Dress Set, 1880s

Period: 1880s
Description: a: day bodice; brown taffeta; brown and green rose flower applique; v-neck; lace netting lapel, floral lace edge; elbow length sleeves with flounces; velvet applique band around sleeve; centre front of bodice is netting with floral lace overlay; b: evening bodice; gathered bust; two rows of piping at arm cuffs, neckline; short puffed sleeves; sleeve cuffs, neckline edged with floral lace; centre front is three brown velvet rose applique; pleated self belt; c: skirt; same brown taffeta and velvet applique; skirt is 4 rows of gathered flounces
Condition: c: some of the flounce stitching has come loose
Accession Number: 2019.1.191a-c
Location: Box #24