1890s Victorian Monochrome Silk Ruffle Collar and Jabot vintage-silk-dress The size label states that

The size label states that this is a French size 40

The designers label has disappeared but the fabric composition labels remain and a size label in an Italian 44

The skirt portion is lined with frothy white tulle which adds to the volume and creates more contrast in the silhouette against the nipped-in

No fabric composition label but feels like a silk and cotton blend

The cuffs are detailed with three black silk-covered buttons

1890s Victorian Monochrome Silk Ruffle Collar and Jabot vintage-silk-dress The size label states thatThis wonderfully versatile jabot ruffled collar dates back to the 19th century we believe it was hand made in the late 1890s to 1900 and it is very fine quality. Designed to be worn on the front of a shirt or as an ornamental ruffle, it is crafted from inky black silk with a frilled silhouette. The seams are detailed with loops of cream wool thread, cinched with black thread to create pretty scalloped hems along the edge of each flounce. Two ears of