Historical information
1870s women's fashion placed an emphasis on the back of the skirt, with long trains and fabric draped up into bustles with an abundance of flounces and ruching. The waist was lower in the 1870s than the 1860s, with an elongated and tight bodice and a flat fronted skirt.
Physical description
Beige coloured silk top with narrow mauve stripes. The top has a piped mandarin collar. The top has satin trimming.