SHOT PATTERNED SILK GOWN WITH DAY & EVENING BODICE, EARLY-MID 1870s

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  • Lot: 9
  • April 24th, 2024 - Spring Sartorial Spectacular
  • Bellows Falls, Vermont
3-pc black & purple shot silk w/ woven miniature polka dot c/o day bodice w/ magenta silk ribbon edging at base of standing collar, along edge of CF self bows, to short SH cap & CB tabs w/ woven silk fringe, evening bodice w/ piped wide bateau neckline, armscye & short slv, original self belt, asymmetrical bustle skirt w/ woven silk fringe, day bodice B 30”, L 17”, evening bodice B 30", L 12", skirt W 26", L 42", (many missing closures, underarm discoloration, wear & shatter to belt trim, polka dots worn off CB SH & lap, sm stains, tiny holes, day bodice w/ minor shatter & fabric stressing at underarms & collar, SS let out, 1” seam opening CF, loose stitches b/t trim, skirt w/ shatter at W, 3.5” tear CB seat) good. Deaccessioned by the Valentine Museum.

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  • Category: Womens Evening
  • Era: 1850-1890

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