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Description:
This is a gorgeous gown from c.1900 in black lace.
The gown has an ivory tape lace collar and yoke,
trimmed along the top neckline in ivory silk
chiffon ruffles. The bodice has a v-neckline with
rows of self piping. Coiled appliqué panels
adorn the front, self piped along the edge. Gathers
fall from the neckline to pleats at the center
front waistline. Embroidered trim edges the bottom.
Long, set in sleeves in three sections with the
embroidered ribbon between each section. The waist
is fully lined in black silk taffeta. The full
skirt falls from a narrow waistband with pleats
down the center front. Bands of embroidered trim
section the side front and side skirt into three
parts with gathers falling below each layer.
Gathers also fall from the center back waistline
down into the flowing train. The skirt has an
attached silk underskirt.
Label:
Smith, St. Louis
Condition:
Great condition. Some pin holes in the taffeta. A
couple small breaks in the ivory
lace.
Size:
Bust-40, Waist-34
Item
number: #E747
Price:
$595.00
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