This suit is an example of the narrow style that existed between 1870 and 1889. This period separates the two bustle periods (1870-1878 and 1882-1889, approximately). It is made from fine navy blue wool gabardine. The skirt has two layers. The under layer has puffed horizontal rows and a ruffle around the hem, trimmed with antique olive grosgrain ribbon. The overskirt is puffed vertically and the ends of the gathers are trimmed with rosettes from the same olive grosgrain ribbon. The bodice is one piece with a cream silk inset covered with antique lace. The lapels and cuffs are olive silk, and the hem of the bodice is finished with a ruffle trimmed with olive grosgrain ribbon and antique lace trim. Two rosettes also adorn the bottoms of the lapels. The dress is shown with the 1880’s straw hat.