SAPPHIRE BLUE PATTERNED SILK DAY DRESS, MID 1850s

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  • Lot: 231
  • May 12th, 2021-Spring Fling-Vintage Visions
  • Bellows Falls, Vermont 05101
Silk taffeta gown w/ wide bateau neckline, gathered double puff pagoda sleeves trimmed w/ wide Jacquard woven silk bands, CB closure, attached cartridge pleated skirt w/ 3 tiered ruffles of chinoiserie inspired Jacquard woven patterned silk in blue & black floral bands enclosed in geometric zigzag border; matching pelerine w/ CF hook & eye closures & decorative beaded, corded & silk floss covered bud buttons, edged w/ band of patterned silk, B 38", W 27", L 54.4", cape SH-SH 16", L 16”, (all CB closures replaced w/ velcro, shattering silk at SHs of dress, 4" shattering CB of cape, wear inside neck & spot stains CF neckline) fair.

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  • Price Realized: $ 1437.5
  • Category: Womens Day
  • Era: 1850-1890

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