VICTORIAN Tea Reform Dress bustle dress hand made 1890's UK 10 US 8 EU 38

VICTORIAN Tea Reform Dress bustle dress hand made 1890's UK 10 US 8 EU 38
VICTORIAN Tea Reform Dress bustle dress hand made 1890's UK 10 US 8 EU 38
VICTORIAN Tea Reform Dress bustle dress hand made 1890's UK 10 US 8 EU 38
VICTORIAN Tea Reform Dress bustle dress hand made 1890's UK 10 US 8 EU 38
VICTORIAN Tea Reform Dress bustle dress hand made 1890's UK 10 US 8 EU 38
VICTORIAN Tea Reform Dress bustle dress hand made 1890's UK 10 US 8 EU 38
VICTORIAN Tea Reform Dress bustle dress hand made 1890's UK 10 US 8 EU 38
VICTORIAN Tea Reform Dress bustle dress hand made 1890's UK 10 US 8 EU 38
VICTORIAN Tea Reform Dress bustle dress hand made 1890's UK 10 US 8 EU 38

VICTORIAN Tea Reform Dress bustle dress hand made 1890's UK 10 US 8 EU 38
A lovely dress with a bustle and train, it is a tea dress or reform dress. The seams are both machine and hand sewn with tiny stitches. The floral contrast fabric is a brocade and the sleeves are a machined lace. There is an embroidered floral trim which looks machine made but is sewn on by hand. It has metal corset stays which are covered in fabric. It is lined in plain pink fabric. It fastens with a row of brass metal hooks - the loops are covered in thread. You would need to add a bustle to complete the dress. The dress fabric is textured and light / medium weight. I have listed it as cotton but the fabric is rough to the touch with a sheen on the patterned fabric so it may be silk or a blend. I have pictures of the inside so you can see how beautifully it is sewn. Thanks to people who have messaged me to help me date it more accurately. If you have any information to add or any questions please message me. The dress is suitable for a size 10 but please check the measurements carefully against a dress which has no stretch. The bust is 36 inches / 92 cm. The waist is 30 inches / 76 cm. The hips are 62 inches / 158 cm. The sleeves are 17 inches / 43 cm from under the arm to the edge. Shoulder to waist is 14 inches / 36 cm. It is 48 inches / 122 cm from the shoulder to the hem. The train adds 14 inches / 36 cm. Full length if you are 5'6 / 168 cm tall. Please compare this with a dress that fits you well.

It weighs 1.2 kilos / over 2 lbs. In the shop you will find a variety of items, some new, some used a little and some lovely vintage finds. All faults are clearly described. Our policy is to standardise as much as possible. Sizing differs from brand to brand and some items have the wrong size label.

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VICTORIAN Tea Reform Dress bustle dress hand made 1890's UK 10 US 8 EU 38