Antique Cream Colored Silk 1840's Gown Possibly Wedding Gown New England AAFA

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Hi Everyone I know I have been away for a while. Busy with work and acquiring some great pieces for all of you! For your consideration is a Very Good Example of a Circa 1840 Ivory Silk Gown, This is a study piece. The garment would need a lot of restoration to wear. I have it hanging for over 20 years as a display piece. It is very early and wonderful. Original Baleen Stays , completely hand stitched. Wonderful polished cotton lining. Hand done bobbin lace on sleeves. Tiny 18 to 20 per inch stitching. Professional dressmaker for a wealthy family most likely. Good friend I bought it from bought it at Brimfield Acres in the 80's. High quality silk and lining. Will describe condition below in more detail. Please note I start with low starting bid and reserve the right to end the auction if no interest or not enough bids. Size : 19" waist 16" neck opening , 2.5" cap sleeve 42" length Skirt skirt opens to 49" wide would fit a size 2 or small 4 Condition: Good for a study piece. Cap sleeves have wear lining shows, lace has wear and small holes. Lining coming undone in areas, hook and eye is missing hooks and eyes. Waist is separating from in areas from bodice, areas of 2 to 3" there is areas of staining on skirt. Silk is very strong as is lining , This is not a perfect piece but a GREAT study piece and looks great hanging in early room! read more

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