SAPPHIRE BLUE VELVET VISITING DRESS, c. 1883

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  • Lot: 6
  • Spring Sartorial Surprise - Visions of Vintage, May, 2022
  • Sturbridge, MA
Sapphire blue silk velvet Dolly Varden afternoon dress w/ fitted bodice trimmed at bottom edge w/ gathered self-ruffle, glass CF button closures, Heilmann embroidered openwork cuffs, spaced individual metallic thread work drops trimming back of sleeves, polonaise inspired skirt w/ steel & glass facetted bead & corded passementerie appliqués, gaged hem ruffle w/ pleated panache rosettes, B 35", W 24.5", L 17"-23", skirt W 25.25", L 38.5"-44", (two 3" tear/repairs CF B, ruffles worn, lace cuffs stained/ broken brides, few slv baubles missing, 1 CF button missing, velvet wear W line, tiny-0.25" spot stains scattered throughout, 0.5" hole seat, embroidery tarnished) fair.

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  • Category: Womens Evening
  • Era: 1850-1890

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