1850s Reproduction Victorian Blue Ballgown Left 3/4 View
1850s Reproduction Blue Victorian Ballgown commission was made to be worn to the Rite of Spring and other Victorian balls. Dress is made out of a cobalt/royal blue synthetic washable faux silk dupioni with a net and sequined bertha with ruched trim. Skirt is cartridge pleated, hook and eye closure in the back, has hidden side pockets and a grossgrain ribbon drawstring on the waistband. Lightly boned bodice laces up back and has a drawstring in the neckline.

Pattern was based on McCall's M4744 for the bodice. This pattern was used with the hope that the arms would have more movement than other restrictive off the shoulder Victorian evening dress patterns. McCall's M4744 Victorian Ballgown Bodice Pattern and blue fabric

1850s Reproduction Victorian Blue Ballgown Right 3/4 View 1850s Reproduction Victorian Blue Ballgown Front 1850s Reproduction Victorian Blue Ballgown Left 3/4 View 1850s Reproduction Victorian Blue Ballgown Left 1850s Reproduction Victorian Blue Ballgown Back 1850s Reproduction Victorian Blue Ballgown Back laced closed with flash 1850s Reproduction Victorian Blue Ballgown Right
1850s Reproduction Victorian Blue Ballgown Bodice Right 3/4 View 1850s Reproduction Victorian Blue Ballgown Bodice Front 1850s Reproduction Victorian Blue Ballgown Bodice Left 3/4 View 1850s Reproduction Victorian Blue Ballgown Bodice Left 1850s Reproduction Victorian Blue Ballgown Bodice Back 1850s Reproduction Victorian Blue Ballgown Bodice Back laced closed with flash 1850s Reproduction Victorian Blue Ballgown Bodice Right
Inside of the skirt showing the hidden side pockets, the inner waistband drawstring, and some cartridge pleating. 1850s Reproduction Victorian Blue Ballgown Skirt inside view with hidden pockets, cartridge pleating and inner drawstring

Completed: April 2015 11 hours 44 min