#66

"Godey Lady" in Vibrant Coral Taffeta Gown from the 1949 Godey Series
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$900
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Description
14" (36 cm.) Light brown floss hair with bangs and chignon captured in a black snood. Wearing tagged coral taffeta period gown with overskirt and demi-train, ivory bodice with tiny seed-pearl trim, matching bonnet with tulle ruffles, black velvet streamers and rose feathered trim, slip, panties, knit leggings, black snap shoes and black velvet reticule. Near mint condition. Alexander, 1949, from the prestige Godey Series celebrating costumes of the 1860 era.