#10

Black Velvet Gown with Embroidered Flowers with Black Velvet and Lace Coiffe
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$1,500
sold
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Description
5" shoulder width. 11" waist. 19" overall length. A rich black silk/velvet fabric forms into a regal dress with rounded neckline and elbow-length sleeves trimmed with lace,hook and eye closures on the fitted bodice,gathered skirt,and having beautiful embroidery of dainty pastel flowers and vines. Included is a wire-framed coiffe of black velvet and woven tulle,with scalloped-edge black lace ruffle all around. Circa 1870.