Need help dating a skirt that looks very old

[LousyLoversVintage]

Ok i found this skirt in the bins at goodwill clearance center! Looks very old the style seems like 1910 to 20s but its hard to tell as the fabric pattern seems later. Details- silk fabric- velvet trim- shorter in front longer in back- handsewn hem- 2 layers of ruffles at hem- hook and eyes at waist- fabric loops inside the waist- another set of eyes on the outisde of skirt at back of waist- interior or lining is that very rough linen cotton lining youd see in some older dresses as a built in crinoline- wavy instead of pinked seams- pretty stained in the lining area a few rips or holes here and there but an amazing skirt! Possibly a reenactment piece thats pre 50s?? THANK YOU! ANY THOUGHTS ARE APPRECIATED

 

[Rue_de_la_Paix]

Wonderful! Looks circa 1900 to me, not sure of an exact date. LOVE the fabric!

 

[wyogems]

Oh wow
I LOVE IT

 

[plousia]

It really is amazing

 

[northstarvintage]

I agree with Barbara that it looks circa 1900. That fabric is EVERYTHING!

 

[Jonathan]

1902 on the nose. I know that because I have the dress in the VERY same pattern, but in red, and although it didn't come with an exact provenance, I did find an article in a 1902 Delineator that talks about how polka-dots are that year's rage in dress textiles. If yours had the bodice I would BEGGING you to sell the dress to me!

 

[Rue_de_la_Paix]

Jonathan! The same print?

 

[Midge]

 

[LousyLoversVintage]

Wonderful! Looks circa 1900 to me, not sure of an exact date. LOVE the fabric!

Thank you! Its what i was thinking! But i have no expertise in this era!

 

[LousyLoversVintage]

1902 on the nose. I know that because I have the dress in the VERY same pattern, but in red, and although it didn't come with an exact provenance, I did find an article in a 1902 Delineator that talks about how polka-dots are that year's rage in dress textiles. If yours had the bodice I would BEGGING you to sell the dress to me!

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THANK YOU! This is amazing!! Im so happy you saw this post. In red in absolutely gorgeous! I found this in the goodwill bin! It was probably headed for the trash! The bodice could possibly be there but i looked pretty hard that day! If in find it ill let you know!