SILK FAILLE AFTERNOON GOWN, C. 1875

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  • September 23rd 2026 - Autumn Elegance: Fashion & Textile Auction
  • Bellows Falls, Vermont
Stone colored finely ribbed silk faille afternoon dress, asymmetrically draped skirt w/train, attached pleated/shirred falls at LF skirt ending w/shaped bows, manipulated reverse box pleated hem & cuff, lined w/brown glazed cotton twill w/crinoline & lace dust ruffle, removable ruched stomacher, collar/cuffs edged, B 34”, W 26”, L 50”-82”, jabot L 22” (damage lace esp. RT cuff, interior lace skirt ruffle, wear/loss to buttons/buttonholes, loose/untacked stitches between bows & gathers, underarm staining, tiny-0.5” holes bodice seams/underarms, pull near RT neck, scattered sm wear spots esp. princess seams & hem, tiny-6” splits/open seams skirt hem edge, tiny-1" stains, significant shattered .25”-18.5” tears lining, exposed boning most channels) Good

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  • Category: Womens Day
  • Era: 1850-1890

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