#238

Ivory Silk Faille Jacket-Dress with Magenta Silk Center
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$600
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Of ivory silk (very frail) and magenta silk, the dress features a faux-jacket of ivory twill with center panel of ruched silk, the jacket with magenta silk piping which shapes into a rolled collar which is lined with lace, coat sleeves with magenta cuff bands and lace trim, pleated skirt hem with magenta silk edging and three full-length rows of piping that follow the shape of the back. The dress is fully lined and has dust ruffle, and hook-and-eye closure. The dress originally appeared on a 15" Bru bebe, 4" shoulder width. 10" overall length. Circa 1884.