1880s Victorian Silk and Sequin Mourning Mantle Jacket vintage-lbd The dress is unlined

The dress is unlined

There is some give at the waistband due to it being elasticated

The trim on the empire waistline is curved to synchronise with the line of the bust with artful tailoring on the bodice for further definition

The reverse of the dress is by contrast dramatic and unexpected

There is a seductive pencil style skirt finishing at the calf with a small slit from the hem at the centre reverse for ease of movement

1880s Victorian Silk and Sequin Mourning Mantle Jacket vintage-lbd The dress is unlinedLate 1880s Victorian gothic style mourning or mantle jacket in absolutely superb antique condition. The glossy black silk jacket has two long front tails, known as lappets, both of which are detailed with a scrolling, sequined border. There are no arm cinches as such, and the majority of the work falls to the back of the jacket where it has a beautiful collar that is edged in sequins and elaborate lace appliques. There is a frilled hemline and also