The bodice of this dress is very similar to the bodice above. However this example is made from purple, black, and white plaid silk taffeta and is trimmed with black fringe. It has antique jet glass buttons. The matching overskirt hem has van dyke points and is also trimmed with fringe. The black silk underskirt has … Continue reading Late 1850’s Plaid Silk Dress with Taffeta Underskirt