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#1197 - c. 1900
Renaissance Revival Fancy Ball Gown of Heavy Silk and Lace
encrusted with Pearls, Beads and Rhinestones - Owned by Victorian
Actress LuLu Glaser! Oh my word! I take great delight in
allowing you a glimpse of the Gilded Age at it's height! When
Mrs. Vanderbilt was throwing her lavish costume balls in Newport
and inviting the creme de la creme. (I'm sure I was there in a
past life!) And Ms. Lulu Glaser was sure to be one! A renowed
turn-of-the-century comedic singer/actress.. she was so popular
that she had the finances to start her own Opera Company! As for
her gown, you just have to click on the photo and take a look at
the unbelievable detailing of this gown. I have never seen... nor
will I likely ever see its equal. This gown came from STERN'S New
York (label inside). I have seen a few other turn-of-the-century
fancy gowns from Stern's and they were also extraordinary. Must
have been quite a shopping experience! Now, I have to tell you
that the bodice of this gown is in Very Good condition with just
a few silk slits in the belt. But the skirt is in Poor condition
with much silk shattering. Yet all the beading is in tact!! It is
a MUSEUM PIECE to delight your eye in photos and make you wish it
were 100 years ago!
SOLD - but on
display in Museum Category for Research/Study