#46

Superb Brown Linsey-Woolsey Gown with Black Silk Apron
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$550
sold
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Description
6" shoulder width. 13" waist. 18" overall length. A very crisp and sturdy chestnut brown gown of linsey-woolsey features a front close below V-shaped rounded neckline,and neatly-shaped sleeves with black velvet inner edge. With the gown is a black silk apron with silk-velvet edging,silk pockets with wide tatted edging that matches the tatting on the apron bib. A finely woven black lace fichu extends around the neckline and is tucked under the apron bib. Circa 1860.