1850s Civil War Era Black Silk Day Dress - Size 9/10
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1850s Civil War Era Black Silk Day Dress - Size 9/10
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1850s Civil War Era Black Silk Day Dress - Size 9/10
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1850s Civil War Era Black Silk Day Dress - Size 9/10
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1850s Civil War Era Black Silk Day Dress - Size 9/10
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1850s Civil War Era Black Silk Day Dress - Size 9/10
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1850s Civil War Era Black Silk Day Dress - Size 9/10
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1850s Civil War Era Black Silk Day Dress - Size 9/10
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1850s Civil War Era Black Silk Day Dress - Size 9/10
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1850s Civil War Era Black Silk Day Dress - Size 9/10
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Item:
34513-1
An antique rarity from the 1850s/60s! This all-silk dress is so wonderful to see, completely hand-sewn with homespun linings. It has a dropped shoulder with ruched gathers along the shoulder seam, fitted cuff and center front waist. Its unadorned neckline has self piping along its edge and to the waist seam as well. Has a bell-like skirt with tight gathers to the waist. Measurements
Bust 35.5, Waist 27.5; Neck to Waist 15, Neck to Hem 53.75 Inches Label
None, neatly made by hand; every seam, every gather done without use of any machine Materials
Crisp black silk, lightweight and opaque with a rustling feel; linings are brown cotton twill and blue & white floral cotton with a quaint homespun feel Closure
Hidden hooks/eyes at center front Condition Detail
Lovely for its age, has an isolated rub or short loss area to the satin tape, three small repaired areas to the openwork areas that are hardly noticeable Wear Recommendation
Not recommended for wear Washing Instructions
If necessary, dry clean by hand by a cleaner experienced with antique clothing |
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