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Description
15" (38 cm.) l. 4" shoulders. To fit 18" poupee or
lady doll. Of rich ivory silk faille,the two-piece
ensemble features a fitted jacket with curved coat
sleeves above a very full skirt with extended
train. The unusual fabric has interwoven
jewel-like design in black and amethyst,and the
gown is liberally trimmed with bands of black
Alencon lace with black bead tips that add grace
and richness to the design. Very good
condition,some silk fraility and repairs.
French,circa 1870,the luxury quality of fabric and
trim indicate its original appearance in a
prestige store such as Maison Giroux or Au Paradis
des Enfants.