DATING TO THE LATE VICTORIAN 19TH C FASHIONED FULLY OF HANDMADE BATTENBURG LACE ONE PIECE IN ITS CONSTRUCTION. THE BODICE HAS A FULL BUST WITH A POINTED CENTER WAISTLINE. HIGH COLLAR AROUND THE THROAT. THE SLEEVES IN BELL FASHION FLARING BELOW THE ELBOW WITH A LARGE PUFF OF PLEATED SILK CHIFFON BENEATH WITH A BAND CUFF OF PLEATED SILK CHIFFON AND SATIN FINISH SILK AROUND THE WRIST WITH SMALL STITCHED BUTTONS CLOSING. THE SKIRTING FALLS LONG IN A FLOWING TRAIN. THE INTERIOR IS LINED IN SILK THAT IS COVERED IN SILK CHIFFON WITH RUFFLES TO THE SILK CHIFFON ALL ALONG THE BOTTOM AND THE INNER SILK HAVING PLEATED SILK TAFFETA. CONDITION: I PERSONALLY WOULD REMOVE THE ENTIRE INNER SILK LINING. THE LINING OF THE SKIRTING IS VERY BROKEN. THE SILK RUFFLING OF THE BOTTOM IS HEAVILY SHATTERED AND MANY HOLES ARE IN THE BODY OF THE INNER SILK CHIFFON SKIRTING. THE TOP HAS BROKEN SHATTER ALL AROUND THE UNDERARMS AND TOP WITH BREAKAGE ALL BENEATH THE HIGH COLLAR. THE INNER BONES HAVE BROKEN THROUGH ALONG THE TOP EDGES. THE EXTERIOR LACE HAS SOME SMALL BRIDE BREAKS HERE AND THERE, ALL ARE SMALL. THERE IS A LARGE BREAK AT THE HIGH COLLAR ON THE REAR RIGHT SIDE AND THE SILK THAT TRIMS THE HIGH COLLAR IS ALSO BREAKING. THERE IS A FIST SIZED STAIN ON THE MID SIDE SKIRT ON THE LEFT SIDE BUT IS NOT HEAVY AND COULD BE CLEANED ONCE THE LINING WAS REMOVED. SIZING: MEASUREMENTS IN INCHES:CHEST: 32 WAIST: 22 SHOULDERS: 15 SLEEVE LENGTH FROM TOP SHOULDER TO BOTTOM: 19 1/2 COLLAR: 13 FRONT LENGTH: 57 REAR LENGTH: 70 our business name is ANTIQUE WARDROBE . We can be found online on other platforms as well(Antiquewardrobe_ as well as Antique-Wardrobe ) We reserve the right to end an item IF the item has no bids, but we will not end an item once it has a bid…if an item has a bid we will not end the auction…and if asked to leave it on, we will. ** we NEVER give partial refunds, if something was missed, we are indeed human and although rare… a mistake can happen… return the item Shipping as well as customs cannot be avoided on eBay , but other platforms do not require those fees… Find us online Vintage and antique items ARE NOT new items. Vintage clothing is described to its best and sold as found…and described as accurately as possible. The items HAVE NOT been cleaned and should be cleaned prior to wearing at the discretion of the buyer. Often for proper fit, hang, and wear ability, pieces will need to be altered and/or adding a hook or snap here or there, with a seam closure or strengthening needed. Vintage clothing is most often worn previously, and if old stock, often has slight imperfections from storage, a hint of color or odor. Measurements are to be assumed that they are at maximum, if you have any questions, please ask PRIOR to the auction’s end. These are antique articles, having the age stated….all flaws if any are painstakingly outlined. The exact color and sizing of an item is the responsibility of the bidder, please read the measurements carefully and ask questions if uncertain _gsrx_vers_1516 (GS 9.3 (1516))