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Description
4" shoulder width. 8" waist. 15" overall length.
Of fine burgundy cashmere wool,the ensembles
features a fitted dart-shaped hip-length jacket
with center panel of burgundy silk having handmade
button holes and buttons. Along with a burgundy
wool matching skirt with flat-front,constructed
bustle-back and extended train. There is burgundy
silk trim throughout,including jacket
piping,cuffs,skirt bows and drape,and inset
diamond-shapes at the back. Narrow knife pleats at
the skirt hem are enhanced by a border of pleated
lace. Along with a silk ivory and burgundy hat
with elaborately draped fabrics and bows. The gown
has some minor moth wear. Circa 1875.