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Queen Victoria's 1955 Gown
# 11387 -
c. 1853-1855 Gown (as dated by
Nancy Rexford, costume
historian and author)
Museum Deaccessioned
Ivory Silk Satin Gown!
From
the Wadsworth Athneneum's
Costume and Textile
collection... this gown has
been in a personal
collection for about 30
years. She was carefully
stored and treated like a
member of the family.... but
it's now time for her to go
to a new home.
This came from the same
collection as the two
extraordinary jacquard and
embroidered gowns below.
This one is quite plain (as
you can see), but made of
the best, softest ivory silk
satin.... I presume French.
The gown would have been
worn with embellishments or
accessories... perhaps like
Queen Victoria's dress below
(see bow at neckline and "v"
adornment on bodice) or worn
with lace collar, or
whatever. Someone wore
this with a pin or flower
ornament attached at the
neckline as there is a small
stain there (see photo).
There are a few smaller
stains (see photos), but
surprisingly in VERY CLEAN,
EXCELLENT condition.
There is a lovely watch
pocket at the tightly
gathered waistline (see
photo), and short bell
sleeves. Closes
with hooks/eyes at back.
Lovely, simple gown of the
era!!! Don't
mind the pin at the back
skirt waist... I re-sewed
the eye that needed a couple
stitches (that's the extent
of my sewing skills!!)
Measures: 32" bust, 26"
waist, 42" long from waist
to hem.... but remember...
these are were small boned
women with small
backs/shoulder width.
Just sayin'.
SOLD
- but on display in Museum Category for Research/Display
