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Description
Of seemingly simple construction, the sea-green
silk gown is actually intricately cut, stitched
and lined to achieve fluidity and fit. The one-
piece gown has dart-shaped bodice, set-in
shoulders, coat sleeves, and fitted muslin lining
that extends irregularly below the shaped waist.
The five-panel gored skirt has extended-length
panels at the back forming a demi-train and a 3"
muslin-lined hem to give weight for the demi-
train. There is a detachable belt that supports a
five-point edged overskirt around the sides and
back of the gown. The gown is elaborately yet
delicately trimmed with white glass beads edged
by handmade white cording with black thread edge
and interspersed tiny black beads. There are six
handmade tatted medallion designs arranged around
the skirt and over-skirt. The workmanship is
extremely delicate and refined indicating
couturier construction, although unsigned. Circa
1865. Appropriately sized for 16"_17" poupee.