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Bustle Gown Costume for the Holidays by Christine Hall READY TO WEAR Christine Hall Bio
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This is your chance to have a fabulous Victorian Bustle Costume custom made by stellar Victorian seamstress, Christine Hall!Note by Christine:"Gorgeous Victorian reproduction gown/ dress. Ready to ship right away! This Natural Form Bustle dress does not fit over a bustle. This Victorian style outfit is made from patterns authentic in detail to the period and is hand made by me. This gown consists of 2 pieces: Bodice and skirt" Description: This Bustle dress is made entirely in a stunning wine red taffeta and a taffeta with black stripes and lightly gathered/pleated material. Trimmed with beautiful beaded fringe, black gimp and appliques'. Gorgeous Christmas gown. The bodice is mainly made of wine red taffeta with a vest inlay made in wine red taffeta fabric with woven black stripes and very lightly pleated/ gathered material between the black stripes, it is just beautiful and very luxurious. Black gimp runs down the front on each side of the vest inlay, and a beaded applique' is at the front. The bodice buttons with 10 black ornate buttons down to an attractive point. A large black ornate applique' adorns the upper back of the bodice close to the neckline. The 3/4 length sleeves has been adorned with a contrasting cuff trimmed with black Venice lace and gimp. The bodice is fully lined, underlined and boned with steel boning. The Victorian style skirt is a fan tail style skirt and has ties in the back to get the right shape. These ties can also be undone for a completely different look. The front has been trimmed with one row of knife pleats and two beautiful panels at each side, which all has been trimmed along the edges with yards of black beaded fringe. The back has four rows of black taffeta ruffles at the hem and a large knotted bow where it is gathered behind the knees, all ties can be untied for easy ironing. The skirt closes at the back with hooks and eyes. Will hem if desired. Lined throughout and masterfully finished.Shipping and insurance will be added to the total.Any questions you might have regarding this outfit are all welcome, and she will get back to you right away.
Condition:
Newly made and Mint condition. Brooch and jewelry not included, unless otherwise stated. 
Price is: $675
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