Antique Two-Piece Silk Brocade Dinner Dress, ca. 1898 victorian_gown creating a shimmering crown-like effect

creating a shimmering crown-like effect that evokes both stage costume elegance and Eastern-inspired fashion

The collar was probably made from the fabric of the dress

has the look of stained glass

Cigarette holder from the 1920s

which indicates its historical significance and high quality

Antique Two-Piece Silk Brocade Dinner Dress, ca. 1898 victorian_gown creating a shimmering crown-like effectThis exquisite twopiece silk brocade dinner dress, dating to around 1898, is a refined example of late Victorian evening fashion. Both bodice and skirt are crafted from a pale bluegreen silk brocade, a luxurious textile favored for formal wear at the end of the 19th century. The bodice features upper sleeves made of offwhite silk faille, complemented by black lace at the neckline, sleeves, and sleeve hems. Inside, the bodice is lined with cotton and