#77

Ivory Pongee Silk Gown for Lady Doll
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$550
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4 1/2" shoulder width. 10" waist. 18" overall length. A creamy ivory one-piece gown of pongee silk has dart-shaping,fitting snugly over the hips,v-shaped neckline,3/4 sleeves with lace edging,and an attached over-skirt below the hips that reaches to a wide self-ruffle at the hem. There is a box-pleated demi-train with muslin lining. The gown is trimmed with blue and ivory applique silk ribbons,and there are six pearl buttons and hand-made button-holes at the front. Circa 1875.