CREAM & COCOA SILK TAFFETA GOWN, c. 1870

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  • Lot: 217
  • February 10th, 2021- Vintage for Valentines
  • Bellows Falls, Vermont 05101
Directoire military inspired bodice w/ double contrasting never collar w/ CF opening set in dickie w/ 5 star embroidered buttons, self bow CF B, military shaped sleeve in contrasting ladder bands w/ complex pleated cuff, double corded edged peplum extended into pleated & shaped back tabs, contrasting flat cascading tabs from CB neck, cream silk taffeta skirt w/ horizontal bands of pleated ruffles extending across bustle & to front of skirt, B 38", W 22", L 20"-25.5", skirt W 24", L 42.5"-47", (1 band of sleeve trim missing & included, taffeta & trim detaching left cuff, sm tears & seams pulling at bodice W, skirt W w/ 2.25", 0.75" & 0.5" stains CF, 1.5" opening left skirt W, drawstring CB broken & casing shattering) good. Museum of the City of NY.

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  • Price Realized: $ 1062.5
  • Category: Womens Evening
  • Era: 1850-1890

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