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# 4675 - c. 1860
Evening Gown of Graige Color Shot
Taffetas and Brocade with Detachable Pagoda Sleeves and Original
Pelerine! FIVE Pieces!
Nearly impossible these days
to find extraordinary 1860's gowns outside of museums. I just
happen to have a couple that I was lucky enough to get years ago...
and I am finally ready to part with them. Though it ain't easy.
This one has 4 different looks!! The ballgown short sleeved
bodice comes with the original detachable pagoda sleeves, and then
the additional original matching pelerine worn over the bodice with
the short or long sleeves. A KILLER GOWN! The short and
long sleeves and pelerine are all edged in silk floss fringe, and
embellished with an incredible brown and graige brocade. This
brocade is then used in wide double panels on both sides of the
skirt as faux sashes!!! Awesome!! Has all the other details
you want.... deep "v" at front of bodice, cartridge pleats, padded
bosom (!), button front pelerine, off-the-shoulder bodice, corseted
back with what looks to be original ties. This gown is is very
strong condition. The only issues are underarm stains (see
photos) and sadly a section on the front of the skirt that is water
stained (quite possibly used as a wedding gown and the flower
bouquet leaked.... that's about where you'll find the problem (see
photos). It just has to be forgiven to have such a
killer all original gown. Measures: 33" bust (but all in front), 23"
waist, 14" across back, 44" long from waist to hem (shown on the 30"
bust, 22" waist mannequin and it fits her, so you won't want to be
larger than her). NOTE: I didn't tie up the corset
back on this piece because the less I worked with the corset ties,
the better, so ... the photos of the upper back don't look as
beautiful as it might. Sorry about that... I thought it was
more important to baby this beauty. Once she is yours, you
will be happy I was so thoughtful! :)
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- but on display in Museum Category for Research/Display
