ELABORATE PATTERNED SILK WEDDING GOWN, CINCINNATI, 1880s

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  • Lot: 181
  • September 20th, 2023 - Fall into Fashion Vintage Sale
  • Bellows Falls, Vermont 05101
2-pc cream gown w/ weft pattern of rose & feathers on silk satin ground, fitted bodice w/ deep neck opening w/ lace edge & trimmed in wax filled faux pearls, slv cuffs heavily trimmed in mm lace, bodice ext to pleated & draped peplum, skirt w/ polonaise left front drape w/ iridescent pearl passementerie & filet netting & tassels w/ inserted pearls, deep box pleated flounce & double knife pleated rows of ruffles, knife pleated satin cascade at left side into hem, lined in cotton sateen, label “Geo. Lewis & Sons Cincinnati”, B 33”, L 18”, skirt W 24”, L 40”-68”, (pearls missing/loose/damaged, sm seam openings underarms/armscyes, light discoloration, 1” tear CB W band w/ seam strains, few tiny stains) very good. Deaccessioned by the Valentine Museum.

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  • Price Realized: $ 1562.5
  • Category: Womens Evening
  • Era: 1850-1890

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