SHOT SILK TAFFETA DAY DRESS, c.1853

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  • Lot: 1
  • September 24th, 2025 - Annual Autumnal Elegance
2-pc purple shot silk dress w/ gathered & scalloped shoulder decoration & woven silk fringe at neck, cuffs & edges of overlay, front & back of bodice, bodice B 33”, L 14.5”, skirt W 25”, L 40”, (underarm discoloration, few broken closure loops bodice & Wband, hidden 0.25” hole skirt placket, pinholes Wband, scattered tiny-0.25” wear spots & few tiny holes, few scattered 0.25”-0.5” very light stains, minor pulls throughout, light wear to fringe & hem braid) very good

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  • Price Realized: $ 531.25
  • Category: Womens Day
  • Era: 1850-1890

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