Entirely hand-stitched, and expertly done dress made of silk. The center front hook and eye closure with hooks and eyes that are expertly hidden and sunk into the seams of the silk and inner lining. Bell sleeves are filled with silk taffeta blue check fabric. The bodice and sleeves are both entirely lined with PW brown cotton fabric. Stays of baleen are located at the center front sides. The skirt is attached to the bodice and is full all the way around. No train of fullness pushed to the back just yet, but skirt is attached in graduated box pleats with small knife pleats in between. This suggests a later 1850s date. The skirt is entirely lined with PW brown glazed cotton. The hem is bound in pale green gold twill tape. Pipping in seams as well, high round neckline. Darts for a small bust. No pockets.