1910s Black Satin Long Skirt Leaf Applique Edwardian Costume AS IS

1910s Black Satin Long Skirt Leaf Applique Edwardian Costume

Very rare and majestic floor length skirt from the early 20th c., this beauty has a high waistline trimmed in black velvet and a voluminous body in shimmering, black satin. Front has two rides of floral, leaf-life applique also in black and there is a band of black velvet trim towards the bottom, while the hem is delineated in horizontal pintucks. Closure is a series of hooks at center rear. No tags.

Fit: Small but please see exact measurements below to ensure fit
Fabric: Looks and feels like a high quality, thick, silk satin
Condition: wearable and incredible for its age and delicacy (the bulk of the fabric is in incredible shape), but AS IS, with the following issues:
-sections around the waistline seam are torn
-parts of the hem of the skirt show tearing
-if you look closely at the applique flowers, some sections show wear around the outer edges
-the velvet band at bottom of skirt needs to reattached in a few spots
-the front of the skirt shows a few, very faint, light gray smudges.
 
Waist 25"
Hips 56"
Length 44"