BLUE SILK TAFFETA FANCY DRESS, MID 1890s

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  • Lot: 16
  • December 7th, 2022 - Decades of Decadence
  • Bellows Falls, Vermont 05101
2-pc blue silk taffeta c/o bodice w/ faux bolero finished w/ deep pennant tabs over chemical lace appliqué net stock collar, peekaboo W & fitted lower sleeve, extended & graduated bodice tabs falling over Hs all w/ French blue silk chenille applied as border & vermicelli motifs accented w/ self & velvet bows & decorative velvet covered buttons, B 38", W 26.5", L 27"-40", skirt W 25", L 40", (tiny-0.25" spot stains in lace, light trim wear, significant shattering to skirt, trim removed below W, light hem saver wear) bodice excellent, skirt fair. Ohio State Historic Costumes & Textiles Collection.

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  • Price Realized: $ 750
  • Category: Womens Day
  • Era: 1850-1890

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