#48

Red Plaid Linsey-Woolsey Dress with Black Velvet Ribbons
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$500
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Description
3 1/2" shoulder width. 7" waist. 13" overall length. A red plaid one-piece dress of linsey-woolsey has a self collar,coat-shaped sleves,fitted fotice and waist,and gathered skirt with extra tier at the hemline that is barely visible but gives shape to the skirt. There are three bands of narrow black velvet ribbon at the bodice and cuffs,and three black buttons with loop closure at the back. Circa 1860s.