Unlined and a loose fit. Bodice and sleeves highlighted with blue silk ribbon and fringing. Centre front decorated with two bows also edged with blue silk ribbon. Neck edge ribbon stained and splitting. A couple of minute moth holes.
Large perspiration marks at each armpit.
The illustration shown is a paletot c.1871 from Harpers Bazaar. This unusually rare dress appears to have been cherished and may well have been a wedding outfit. Despite the damage recorded above, the dress is in very good to excellent condition.