#27

Cream and Aqua Gown with Blue Silk Trim
Live Auction

$450
sold
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Description
3 1/2" shoulder width. 8" waist. 11" overall length. Of a fine silk/wool twill,in a striped cream and aqua woven pattern,the gown has a rounded neckline,short fitted sleeves,dart-shaped torso at the front,set-in waist at the back above box pleats that form into an elongated skirt length at the back. The gown is decorated with an aqua banding and lace at the neckline,white buttons and hand-made buttonholes at the front,and a sky blue silk pocket and sash loops at the side,and is fully-lined. Circa 1860.