#101

French Brown Silk Gown with Velvet Trim,Mannequin Form
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$1,000
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Description
4 1/2" (11 cm.) shoulders. To fit lady doll about 18"-20". Of a fine brown silk with narrow black interwoven stripes,the two-piece gown features a hip-length jacket over skirt with elaborately-arranged horizontal draping above a wide band of pleats at the hem,with constructed bustle at the back. The jacket is trimmed with brown velvet and black cord trim,and the costume is displayed on a vintage mannequin form of wood and paper mache. Excellent condition. French,circa 1875.