Day Dress In Shaded Woolen Etamine Printed With Roses - England Circa 1840

Circa 1840-1845 England Beautiful day dress of the British Bourgeoisie, in blue wool muslin shaded with stripes and printed with a current of roses. It dates from the beginning of the Victorian era in England. Fitted and pointed bust, wide Berthe collar and elbow sleeves with ruffles at the elbows decorated with a rosette. Clever assembly in organ pleats at the waist of this round skirt with a large bottom which is intended for a small crinoline cage. The finishes are neat with piping on the seams and with gray silk trimmings and fringes emphasizing the collar and sleeves. The skirt is fully lined with an indigo chintz. Fastens at the back with hooks (probably changed later) and lining of the bodice in glazed ecru linen with two internal stays emphasizing the chest. This type of shaded printing with degraded color on woolen stamen is a technological feat for the period, notably mastered first in England (Manchester), then in Alsace. It uses the first chemical dyes to obtain color saturation. No defects. Exceptional condition of color and conservation. Dimensions: Equivalent to size 36-37 France. Height 133 cm, shoulders 38 cm, chest 88 cm, waist 71 cm, sleeves 66 cm, skirt bottom 300 cm.