DATING TO THE VICTORIAN 19TH CENTURY FASHIONED OF A WOOL AND SILK BENGALINE WITH A MOIRE PATTERN RUNNING THROUGHOUT. THREE ROWS OF BLACK BOMBAZINE RUFFLES TRIM THE BOTTOM WITH THE BOTTOM EDGE BOUND IN WOOL. COTTON TWILL WAISTBAND WITH NATURAL BUTTON CLOSURE. COTTON TAPE SHOULDER STRAPS ARE TUCKED IN FOR THE PHOTO AND ARE ORIGINAL BUT COULD BE REMOVED IF DESIRED. CONDITION: THERE IS A TWELVE INCH TEAR ON THE BOTTOM LEFT SIDE ABOVE THE BENGALINE RUFFLES WITH TEN PINHEAD HOLES WHEN THE FABRIC IS HELD TO LIGHT, COMPLETELY UNNOTED. EVER SO SLIGHT SMALL SPOTS OF SOILING ON THE EDGE HEM THAT ARE UNSEEN. I PERSONALLY WOULD PATCH AND TRIM, POSSIBLY A SASH, AS IT IS IN SUCH STRONG, WEARABLE CONDITION. MEASUREMENTS IN INCHES: WAIST: 24 LENGTH: 40 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. ** 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_1653 (GS 9.7.5 (1653))