Need help dating antique garment

[persephone60]

Hello! I need help more precisely dating another antique piece. It’s a cotton calico dress with short puffed sleeves. In my research, I’m having trouble finding this style of sleeve except in regency garments, and I don’t think the dress is that old—my best guess is turn of the century-ish? (but antique garments are not my expertise). The dress fastens with hidden buttons on what I think is the back bodice, and it has hook and eyes on the waistband and neckline. I’ve included pics, including inner bodice, fasteners, and construction pics. Thanks, Stephanie

 

[Jonathan]

It is odd, I think its late 1890s and I suspect it was intended to be worn over a blouse (shirtwaist). Looks like a rural take on fashion... did you find it in the boonies?

 

[persephone60]

Jonathan, interesting! I hadn't thought about the possibility of it being worn over a blouse/shirtwaist. I actually forget where I found it--it might have been online?