The back then is plain but very full, the only decoration at the bottom with two rows of blue velvet ribbon and a much longer pleated ruffle at hem edge. This pattern finishes at the sides where it meets a vertical strip of velvet ribbon and pleated ruffle. Front is plain to about the knee then decorated with rows of the blue velvet ribbon alternating with a pleated ruffle repeated four times to the floor. The skirt is the same material and very full, especially at back, made to be worn over a bustle. The jacket is fully lined with brown polished cotton. A large stripe of velvet runs down centre back with two large velvet buttons either side at waist. Jacket is tailored to a corseted waist, with many darts at the front waist, the back is made from five pieces molding to the back, then flaring at the bottom to make a fish tail. The bottom edge of the jacket is decorated with a velvet border edged with one pleated ruffle. Long fitted two piece sleeves with a large dark blue velvet ribbon around wrist with purple brocade pleated ruffles either side, a large velvet bow sits on the top of the top ruffle. Neckline has dark blue velvet collar and short lapels with the purple brocade between. Fourteen large dark blue velvet covered buttons close the double breasted front. Double breasted jacket decorated with ruffles and dark blue velvet. Brocade is a woven pattern of a shamrock repeating in a dark purple with lighter ground. Purple silk brocade two piece dress c.1870's.
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