Many decades later perhaps a descendant of the original owner found an 1840s era dress, and cut up the skirt to make this ca.1918-1922 ankle length dress with long sleeves, front closure, belt, and braid and button trim down the skirt front. Ideally suited for an 1840s dome skirt, the silk is too crisp for this a 1918-1922 style of dress, and hangs awkwardly.
