SILK MOIRÉ DINNER GOWN, 1869-1870

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  • Lot: 235
  • May 12th, 2021-Spring Fling-Vintage Visions
  • Bellows Falls, Vermont 05101
2-pc gown of grey silk moiré w/ Swiss day bodice w/ CF button closures covered in bronze silk & needle embroidered net, bodice & 2-pc shaped sleeves trimmed w/ black & blond Chantilly lace, Alençon lace collar, trained skirt w/ broad, gathered ruffle from either side of CF extending into hem at back, triple draped escalier at CF, skirt w/ attached cotton gimp, 1869-1870, B 40", W 31.75", L 16"-20", skirt W 30", L 41.5"-59.5", (tiny-0.25" holes in lace collar, underarms stained, wear lines at B, bodice altered, 0.25" hole & discoloration CB slip bodice, 7" x 2" light stains CF hem, 5" line of tiny-0.25" paint stains hem) good. Museum of the City of NY.

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  • Category: Womens Evening
  • Era: 1850-1890
  • Condition: Very Good

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