SILK WEDDING ENSEMBLE, USA, ORIGINALLY 1866
- Lot: 110
- June 28th, 2023 - Summer Solstice Treasures
- Bellows Falls, Vermont 05101
All in silk moire & fine silk faille: 1 bodice w/ mixed lace appliqued on tulle, B 30”, W 20”, L 20”, 1 bodice w/ moire box pleating over SHs, silk embroidered buttons, chatoyant & crystal seed beads & corded double band, lined in linen, B 36", W 256”, (discoloration/shattering to all, net collar damaged, underarm stains, tears to lace, stains on skirt up to 11”), 1 skirt w/ heavy double corded braid & embroidered mm lace ruffle at hem, W 24”, L 42”-58”, 1 bow collar, 1 tulle veil, circ. 2, (discolored, few tears), 1 pair silk satin straits w/ paper silk ribbon bow, MOP buckle, t/w 1 MOP fan w/ silk petal leaves w/ flat metallic paillettes, Provenance: Worn by Cornelia A. Post at her wedding May 24, 1866 in Elmira NY. All fair-good. Ohio.
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- Price Realized: $ 2625
- Category: Womens Evening
- Era: 1850-1890
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