#64

Cissy as "Gainsborough Lady" in Ivory Taffeta Gown from "Formal Gowns" Series, 1957
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$1,000
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Description
20" (51 cm.) Auburn hair drawn back from face into a cluster of curls at her nape. Wearing crisp ivory taffeta gown with very full sleeves accented with large shaded pink flowers which match the flowers on her wide-brimmed aqua woven picture hat, aqua velvet sash and hat streamers with tiny rosebud tassels, hooped pale yellow taffeta petticoat with rose buds, panties, stockings, silver cross-strap shoes, rhinestone earrings, sapphire ring, pearl bracelet. Excellent condition. Alexander, model 2176, from "Formal Gowns" series of 1957, described as "radiant in a gown of whispering taffeta".