This bodice and skirt are typical of haute couture evening dress of the end of the 19th century, made of rich heavy silk, set off by delicate net and adorned with hand-embroidery. The boned bodice is trimmed with silver braid, sequins and embroidered net insertion. The full sleeves are made of cream net, silk ribbons and peplums of silk embroidery edged with silver braid and sequins. The bodice closes down the centre back with hooks and eyes and lacing. The wide sweeping skirt has internal tapes hold the silhouette in place. The centre front of the skirt is embellished with silver sequins and embroidered net insertion.