#144

Bronze Silk Dress with Red Embroidery
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$400
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8" shoulder width. 22" overall length. Of golden bronze color,the silk dress has a relaxed-fit set-in waistband,fitted yoke above a bodice that has ruching at the top edge and narrow pleats at the waist,and a full skirt with cartridge pleating. The front design is repeated at the back. The very full sleeves have wide cuffs,and a vibrant red embroidery appears on the yoke,hem and cuffs. Circa 1885.