Victorian/Edwardian lingerie...help appreciated!

1876- 1877 ish
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Wow, Lei, couldn't you be more specific? :)

I really thank you for adding your information to this. I'm much wiser for having asked about it!
 
I hadn't had a chance to comment before, and I scanned the images but my computer crashed, so I don't have them to show right now. However, I did find a very similar garment in an 1882 Butterick pattern catalogue. The main difference was the neckline and sleeves - it was for daywear - and it was also fuller in the back. Interestingly, it was a misses' pattern for ages 8-15 years - there was no corresponding pattern in the ladies' section.

The catalogue called it a "combined corset-cover and under-skirt" and it was issued in 1881. There was another "combination chemise, corset-cover and under-skirt".
 
Laura, that would make sense if they still made them in 1881 as the bustle was still low then too. They probably just updated the shoulder seam placement but I bet the bottom half was still the same. :)
 
Yep - I agree completely. :) (I hope it didn't sound like I was disagreeing with you - I just meant to say that I found something to support your dating.)

I had also scanned some images of evening bodices from my 1876 Butterick catalogue to show the neckline that you and Jonathan mentioned. If I get the scanner connected again and have a few minutes, I'll scan them again so everyone can see the pattern illustrations.

I love these old pattern catalogues!!
 
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