Afternoon Dress, ca. 1890 #edwardian from the elbow upward

from the elbow upward

These dresses were mainly worn by younger women

The applications imitate the so-called "open robe style" of a dress from the 18th century

belt) is not included

and the skirt shows tiny

Afternoon Dress, ca. 1890 #edwardian from the elbow upwardTwo piece afternoon dress in the color "Cafe au lait", ca. 1890. Origin: America. The fabric is a silk taffeta that has a slight shimmer. The bodice has a gathered black silk satin front panel edged with appliqued satin ruffles. The belt and cuffs are made of the same black silk. The belt has a small decorative buckle. Attached collar made of lace, sewn on lace on the sleeves. In the skirt continued the black satin applications. The applications