Circus Or Commemoration Dress In Scarlet Red Wool Stamen - United States Circa 1890

Circa 1890 United States Fancy Dress, skirt and bodice for the circus, sport (?) or simply for American commemoration (?) in vermilion red and greige wool stamen. Two-piece dress, sleeveless fitted bodice, boat neckline, front buttoning and cream cotton lining. Bubbled bib front and pleated falbalas with piping work and buttoned applied pockets playing with two-tone colors. Reminder of the skirt with four rows of pleated ruffles and a waist belt with pleats in the back for a little pouff. Staples in the back, side slit pocket and cream glazed chintz lining. Clean, no damage. Very good state of color and conservation. Provenance Collection of Gilles Labrosse. Dimensions: Equivalent to a 16/18 year old girl. Bodice height 56 cm, chest 86 cm. Skirt height 75 cm, waist 70 cm.