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- c. 1904 Highly Decorated Sensational Shiny Sequin
Black Net 2-piece Trained Ballgown! Wearable Size! STOP! Really STOP! Take a breath... Now you
are ready to sit back and appreciate the splendor of
this stupendous 2-piece Ballgown. It's a rare find in
near mint condition. This type of heavy, glittering
decoration was typical of evening gowns in this
period, but few examples have survived in such
amazing condition. Usually you will find these gowns
with the netting is torn, and the beading and sequins
holding on for dear life by their little threads!!
BUT, this gown is in like new condition! Black tulle
(net) over black taffetas, with the tulle nearly
entirely covered with exciting "dots" of
sequins... shading from opal to silver to blue to
black! Like a peacock! There are scrolls of shiny
sequins and interspersed beading. The sash and sleeve
details are of mid-sapphire-blue "miroir
velvet" ("miroir velvet" - definition
is: a looking-glass velvet which has a surface that
seems polished and reflective.. like satin). You will
definitely need a maid to help you get into this
piece.. so intricate as to make it look like there
are no closures at all! Measures: 34/35" but,
25/26" waist, 27" ribcage, 13.5" neck,
43" long skirt in front, 57" long in back.
The price reflects the beauty and rarity of such an
elaborate wearable piece in near mint condition! Why,
oh why is there no designer label on the petersham!
It's a work of art! SOLD - but on display in
Museum
Category for Research/Study
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