#202

Coral Silk Dress with Detachable Collar
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$500
sold
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Description
5" shoulder width. 15" overall length. Of lustrous coral silk satin duchesse the dress features a bodice with set-in lace panel,rounded neckline,set-in relaxed waist,very-full sleeves with box-pleats at the shoulders and wide fitted cuffs,draped sash with a very wide bow at the back,and gathered skirt. There is a detachable collar that falls nearly to the waist,having diamond-point edging,and a wide ruffled lace edging that matches the front panel. Circa 1885.