#93

Turquoise Silk Gown, Circa 1865
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$400
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Description
Of finely woven yet crisp turquoise silk taffeta, the two piece gown features a flat front flared skirt with box pleats at the back for fullness and set-in waistband, and matching hip-length jacket with flared back and sides, fitted bodice, and a double row of brown silk-covered buttons with frog-style brown cord closures. The ensemble is decorated with hand-stitched brown silk banding that edges the jacket, shoulders, cuffs and hemline. Appropriately sized for 22" poupee.