SILK FAILLE EVENING GOWN, 1900-1905

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  • Lot: 263
  • September 15th, 2021- Annual Fall Sale
  • Bellows Falls, VT
2-pc nude pink fine silk faille gown w/ round neckline, CF faux pearl button closure, ruched Renaissance crepe chiffon sleeves w/ Alençon lace cuffs, Alençon tippet W band, gored skirt w/ inverted pleats for fullness at CB, heavy corded hem edging, gown originally made in the 1860s, remodeled between 1900-1905, label "Madam S-Ford", B 32.5", W 25", L 15.5", skirt W 23", L 40"-50", (0.5" stain right SH blade, light stains throughout both, let out at 4 front B darts, CF buttons replaced, tiny pulls, light wear to skirt hem trim, SLVs & lace W band not original) good. The Ohio State University Historic Costumes & Textiles Collection.

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  • Category: Womens Evening
  • Era: 1890-1920

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