BOMBAZINE GOWN WITH DAY & EVENING BODICES, PARIS, 1867

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  • Lot: 223
  • Midwinter Marvels: Museum Fashion & Textile Treasures - February 18, 2026
  • Bellows Falls
4-pc blue silk & wool bombazine gown c/o day & evening bodices, trained skirt & original belt all w/silk satin manipulated double ribbon sawtooth edging & applied bands, evening bodice w/cotton tulle neckline & fringe, day bodice B 32”, W 22”, L 14”, (underarm discoloration/shatter, tiny-0.25” holes CF, discoloration, some buttons replaced/shattered); evening bodice, B 32”, W 22”, L 11”, (shredding/loss/discoloration to tulle, ribbon broken, several loose/missing buttons); skirt, W 24”, L 38"-60", (shatter/repairs to Wband, 1” seam opening CB Wband, broad discoloration, several 0.25”-0.5” stains & >0.25” holes, loose trim, 4” stain w/shatter CB hem); good. Provenance: The Valentine Museum-​​donor’s mother purchased dress when in Paris for her 1867 wedding

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  • Price Realized: $ 1937.5
  • Category: Womens Evening
  • Era: 1850-1890

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