Turned Dress, Bodice And Skirt In Aubergine And Moire Chataigne Faille France Circa 1880-1890

Circa 1880-1890 France Day dress with integrated bustle, from Petite Bourgoisie, bodice and skirt in aubergine/chocolate silk éclair, adorned with chestnut moire and dating from the period of the golden age of the Impressionists. Fitted bodice with darts, elbow sleeves and long basques accentuating a princess line. Chestnut silk moire facing at the officer collar and cuffs with large buttons. Front closure with 12 chiseled steel buttons (one button missing). The matching skirt has large hollow pleats at the waist, unfolding at the back thanks to an integrated petticoat with turn in brown wool cheesecloth (unfortunately very moth-eaten). Very light marks on the silk fault and moire, which have no holes or dirt. Good general condition of color and conservation. Dimensions: Equivalent to size 36 France. Bodice: shoulders 39 cm, chest 85 cm, waist 65 cm, sleeves 59 cm. Skirt: waist 65 cm, height 110 cm, skirt width 367 cm.