1800s Moiré Silk Dress w/Balloon Sleeves "Museum Deaccession"

This romantic 1835 wedding dress is crafted from a lustrous moiré silk fabric. The gown features a wide off the shoulder bateau neckline. The bodice is intricately rushed, cinching at the high waistline before flaring into a full, bell-shaped skirt. The dramatic balloon sleeves voluminously billow from the shoulders, tapering toward the elbows in the characteristic style of the 1830s. The back closure closure offers customizable options. Select from a corset insert, silk-ribbon emb. buttons. vintage buttons, silk satin buttons, or an array of available options to compliment the back of this rare beauty, deaccessioned by the Valentine Museum, in Richmond, Virginia.

This timeless piece is fully customizable, having been meticulously restored through our Immersion Restoration Process and is ready to be reimagined into your vision of perfection. Read "About Our Gowns" to learn more on our alteration and back closure options and let us weave this beauty into the wedding dress of your dreams.

Size: 00

Color: Ivory

Measurements

Bust: 29"

Waist: 22"

Shoulder to hem: 48"

Fabric Content

100% Moiré Silk / 100% Cotton

Condition: Good (Condition Ratings)

Petticoat Sold Separate