Its a great piece for any period fashion collection or antique dress collector this dress is not just a display item it would equally be great for a historical re enactor as it is meant to be worn just like it has been over the last 100 years this historic ensemble comes as a pair with an indigo and cream fitted bodice and a matching floor length flared skirt the bodice is made of discharge printed cotton with a contrasting deep indigo and cream pattern a technique invented by james thom