From the seller: Adorable 3 piece ensemble from the first bustle period, probably from the dates 1869 - 1874. All the major pieces are trimmed with a ruffle of self fabric, which appears to be silk faille. The pieces are further trimmed with double box pleated darker brown silk that has been cut on the bias and the edges frizzed. The skirt is flat to the waistband in front and the side panels and back are cartridge pleated into the waistband. The overskirt is constructed is the same. The…