Textile Tuesdays: Silk Taffeta Trained Bustle Dress

I wanted to post a larger view of one of the dresses I'm using as inspiration on my current project. I'm particularly taken with the pleated trims on this piece, and I'm hoping to incorporate something similar into the skirt of my version.



From Vintage Textile
1876-1880
Silk Taffeta Trained Bustle Dress