#151

Midnight-Blue Velvet Dress and Matching Bonnet
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$600
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Description
3" shoulder width. 10" relaxed hips. 7" overall length,. Of a rich lustrous midnight-blue velvet the dress features a tunic-top with princess-style shape that closes diagonally across the front and is decorated with a swath of draped satin sash around the hips that ends in a large back bow,along with a border of fine lace that edges the front flap,and is repeated in a ruffle at the throat. The dress has coat sleeves with blue satin cuffs and attached pleated lower skirt. Included is a matching bonnet with wire-framed brim that is also trimmed in midnight-blue satin. Circa 1880.