Antique Vtg 1880s Victorian Silk Taffeta Walking Skirt Cartridge Pleats 27 Waist For Sale

Authentic Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Silk Walking Skirt Stunning, museum-quality 1870s–1880s Victorian \"walking length\" skirt. This genuine antique piece is constructed from a crisp, high-quality black silk taffeta (or fine faille) featuring a delicate, woven-in blue floral motif and a beautifully detailed ruffled hem. A true collector\'s piece, it showcases incredible period-correct construction techniques, including dense hand-stitched cartridge pleating at the back waistband to accommodate a bustle, a sturdy brown cotton/linen reinforcement waist tape, structural interior lining, and heavy-duty metal hook-and-eye closures. Measurements (Taken Flat): Waist: 13.5 inches (27-inch total waist circumference) Total Length: 38 inches (Waistband to hem - classic period \"street/walking length\") Condition: Good antique condition. The silk presents beautifully with rich color and a crisp hand. Unlike many silks of this era, it does not suffer from major shattering or shredding. Minor surface wear consistent with age, including light bleach spots typical of a garment that is over 140 years old. Closures are intact and sturdy. Please see photos for details on internal construction and condition. Sold as-found/as-is.