Antique Victorian Calico Cotton Voile Walking Suit S/M weight 28 grams

weight 28 grams

back zipper

1950s black silk strapless wiggle dress with wrapped chiffon at the bust finishing with side-placed bow and dress-length sash

but could be earlier

Incredible 1930s/40s pale peach quilted dressing gown/robe with intricate embroidered floral design and a quilted gold thread leaf motif throughout

Antique Victorian Calico Cotton Voile Walking Suit S/M weight 28 gramsAn incredible piece of fashion history! Late 1800s Victorian 2 piece walking suit, comprised of a pigeon breasted blouse with sewn in cream cotton undergarment and a sweeping skirt. Blouse undergarment layer buttons up the front, then slits are sewn into calico front for button stays or possibly a ribbon to be laced through, Skirt has hook and eye closures, would have been worn with a bustle hence the gathered fabric and longer hem in the back. Made