$2,900
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Description
3 1/2" shoulder width. 7" waist. 13" overall
length. Made of a felicitous combination of aqua
and bronze silk faille,the gown comprises a bodice
with silk buttons and having attached jacket with
elongated front panels,coat sleeves with wide
cuffs and back lappets with pockets. The
flat-front skirt with four vertical bands of
ruching has an elaborate bustle back and a wide
band of double box-pleats at the hem. Contrasting
placement of the two silk colors occurs in
surprising and pleasing ways to provide decorative
elements. Circa 1875.