#176

Pin-Striped Velvet Dress with Argentan Lace Collar and Knit Cap
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$300
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Description
5" shoulder width. 16" overall length. A fine silk-velvet fabric in a very narrow pinstripe design of black and ivory has slightly dropped waist below a pleated bodice,rounded collar with self-edging,elbow-length gathered sleeves with lace-edged sleeve bands,and a flat-front skirt slightly flared at the sides with one box-pleat at the back. The dress is trimmed with Argentan lace at the yoke and bands of scalloped cotton cutwork at the cuffs and hem. Included is a knit bonnet with scalloped-edge brim and shaded ivory silk ribbons. Circa 1885.