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PHOTO of 1850 Silk [taffeta?] evening dress from
the University of Texas museum
#9971 - c. 1850's Gown of Muted Rose Plaid Taffeta
Trimmed in Black Velvet!
I have to confess, at first I put this on
the mannequin with the hooks in front.. but something was definitely
wrong, so I turned it around and voila! You'd think I'd know
better by now... but.... I can always blame it on menopausal brain
freeze. Now as for the gown, it's a lovely muted rose colored silk
plaid taffeta with great detailing (see close-up photos). The
wonderful bell sleeves are trimmed in strips of black velvet.
Off the shoulder bodice, flat front skirt with gathering at sides
and more at back. Hooks and eye closures at back.
Excellent condition! The underarms are actually quite good!.
There are a few (only a few) true pinholes (seen when holding up to
the light.. and one seen without... and then a small area on the
skirt of what seems like a faded out area (see photos). It's
nothing of great importance, and frankly I just tried to find it for
you in normal light and can't find it!! Even looking for it!
Measures: 32/33" bust, 26" waist, (high waist - between waist and
underbust), 39" long from fairly high waist to hem. It would
fit me but there is NO WAY to get this on, because the armholes are
only 10" around!!! I can't get these sleeves up my arm far
enough to get the dress on. And I have fairly thin arms for my
size. So you will have to be quite thinner than this to get
the dress on. Or... renovate to open the armholes. For
display, it's gorgeous. And it's very wearable (thin but still
strong taffeta) if it will fit you!
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