Early Bustle Era Dresses 1868-1876
These are approximate prices as of Jan 1, 2007
Prices subject to change due to supply price fluctuation and alterations desired by customer,
but this is an average price for a dress similar to the ones shown.
These are only EXAMPLES of what can be done-- we draft all of our own patterns and love to design new styles for customers.
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Visiting Dress Early 1870's shown with pearl or abalone buttons and cotton fringe decoration In silk or blend-$475-525 In cotton $375-395 |
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Visiting Dress- Circa 1875 Double Breasted, velvet trim, simple skirt $420-470 in cottons $475-550 in silk |
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Day Dress early 1870's polonaise style bodice skirt trimmed with wide flounce $360-385 |
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House dress decorated with bias ruffles and flat applied ribbon in cotton fabric (unlined skirt) $250 |
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Visiting Dress Cotton Print with false vest front in contrasting color $350-375 |
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Ballgown 1870 China silk fabric, fringe trim, front button closure $475-550 |
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1868 Evening Dress |
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1868 Ballgown Satin trimmed with boullion fringe $400-450 Acetate satin $600-800 Charmuse or Silk satin |
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Ballgown 1867-69 China silk in two colors and floral trim $450-550 |
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1875-76 Town Dress Cotton print with self fabric ruffle and ribbon trim. $350-400 |
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Dinner Dress Bodice and double skirt of Taffeta and velvet with flat lace or ribbon trim. Acetate Taffeta $450-475 Silk Taffeta $800-900 |
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1870's Dress "set" skirt with two bodices in cotton fabric $500 |
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Day Dress 1868-1871 Cotton Fabric Belted sack style bodice with bias ruffle trim to simulate overskirt. $275-300 |
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Day Dress 1868-1873 One piece dress Cotton with ribbon trim to simulate overskirt $250-275 |