#100

An Elaborate Peach Silk Lady's Gown with Train
Live Auction

$3,100
sold
Description
4" shoulder width. 7" waist. 14" overall length. A peach silk two-piece gown features a dart-shaped jacket with square-cut neckline,and coat sleeves. The flat-front under-skirt is edged at the hem with a draped flounce of silk above narrow pleats,and is softened with a gracefully draped over-skirt. The back underskirt extends into a splendid train that is enhanced by the voluminous bustled over-skirt with pleated sides. Fine fringed-edge ruching and lace edge the skirt,train,sleeves,and neckline,with added peach silk bows and streamers. Circa 1875.