BLACK SILK GAUZE GOWN, c. 1866

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  • Lot: 110
  • February 10th, 2021- Vintage for Valentines
  • Bellows Falls, Vermont 05101
Renaissance inspired gown of black silk gauze, front & back bodice yoke horizontally ruched w/ vertical persimmon silk velvet ribbon accents, Juliet sleeve w/ rows of ruching & edged same silk velvet accents, rows of vertical ruching from W to hem, broad hem band w/ 3 bands of horizontal ruching edged w/ velvet ribbon, wool hem saver, B 36", W 23.5", L 57"-68", (fabric shattering & fragile throughout, collar shattering, six 0.5" repairs, 3.5" repair right side above hem)poor. Museum of the City of NY.

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  • Category: Womens Evening
  • Era: 1850-1890

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