Boudoir Robe, America, ca. 1877 ball_gown Unworn suede gloves (short)

Unworn suede gloves (short)

made of black velvet

Small dark spots appear along the hemline—typical for antique white cotton garments of this period

the dress is generally in good condition

the Prince of Wales's feathers were widely used in fashion

Boudoir Robe, America, ca. 1877 ball_gown Unworn suede gloves (short)This very distinctive boudoir gown, dating to around 1877 and originating from America, is a rare and beautifully preserved example of late Victorian informal wear. Made from thin white batiste, the gown was designed for the private morning hours of a ladys routine typically worn casually over her dressing gown while she remained in her boudoir, attended only by her chambermaid. Such garments combined intimacy, elegance, and ease. The front of the