#126

Lavender Silk Lady's Dress and Bonnet
Live Auction

$800
sold
Description
4 1/2" shoulder width. 14" overall length. 2 1/2" inside head width. Of luxuriously soft lavender silk satin duchesse,in a rich lavender color,the gown has a flat-front with dart-shaped back,shirring detail at the collar,cuffs,front bodice and extending to the hem which has a band of shirring above three ruffles of silk fringe. At the back is a wide bow of lavender silk. Included is a matching bonnet with wire-framed ruffled brim and floral decoration. Circa 1880.