#205

Magenta Velvet Dress with Lace Collar
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$800
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4" shoulders. 12" overall length. A silky velvet dress in vibrant magenta color has a fitted yoke and rounded neckline above a high-waist skirt that achieves its fullness from generous pleats and box-pleats all-around. The very full sleeves are edged with lace as is the neckline,and the cutwork and embroidered tulle collar generously covers the full bodice and is emphasized with a magenta silk bow. Circa 1890.