SILK TAFFETA DAY DRESS, c. 1855

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  • Lot: 3
  • Spring Sartorial Surprise - Visions of Vintage, May, 2022
  • Sturbridge, MA
Silk taffeta day dress in Ikat stripe w/ geometric fillings & horizontal stripes, fitted bodice w/ black silk velvet ribbon edged SH tabs as faux pelerine, double bias ruffles at upper arm & pagoda sleeve w/ double velvet ribbon trim, functional CF cast brass buttons, piped neck opening, armscye & W, knife & box pleated full skirt lined in glazed cotton w/ wool hem saver, B 37", W 26.75", L 61.5", (buttonholes worn, small patches of shattering, discoloration sleeve lining, 3" ribbon detaching right sleeve, velvet trim worn, hem saver very worn & missing in spots, 2" seam opening left armscye) good.

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  • Category: Womens Day
  • Era: 1850-1890

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