EDWARDIAN 1909 SILK + LACE LONG DRESS W ORNATE RONDEL DETAILS

Description: DATING TO 1909 THIS PIECE WAS ACQUIRED FROM A NEWPORT RHODE ISLAND ESTATE FASHIONED OF A BEAUTIFUL DOVE GREY SILK WITH A SATIN FINISH THROUGHOUT THE SKIRTING WITH THE BOTTOM SKIRTING PLEATED WITH LARGE SOUTACHE BRAID ROUND RONDELLES RUNNING FULLY AROUND THE BOTTOM. THE RONDEL AND SOUTACHE DETAILING IS REPEATED IN THE TOP WITH ORNATE BRAIDWORK ON NET INSERTED ON FRONT AND SIDES. GATHERED SILK BELTING AROUND THE WAIST WITH A RUFFLING AT THE REAR CLOSURE. THE TOP IS IN AN OFF WHITE EMBROIDERED NET WITH LARGE PUFF SLEEVES HAVING BANDS OF GREY SILK AND VALENCIENNES LACE RUFFLES AT THE BOTTOM CUFF WITH A SERIES OF BOWS RUNNING FROM THE CUFF UP TO THE SHOULDER. ALTERNATE FLORAL LACE TRIMS THE YOKE AND HIGH COLLAR WITH METALLIC GOLD EMBROIDERED TRIM ACCENTING BOTH THE TOP AND BOTTOM EDGES. HOOK AND EYES CLOSE THE REAR CONDITION: THIS GOWN IS SOLD AS IT WAS ACQUIRED. THE INNER BODICE IS A SILK TAFFETA AND IS FULLY BONED, IT IS HEAVILY SHATTERED THROUGHOUT. THE OVERLAYING LACE HAS DEEP AGE COLOR AND THE BREAKAGE SHOWS THROUGH. THERE IS A LARGE THUMBPRINT HOLE IN THE NETTING ON THE UNDERSIDE LEFT SLEEVE. BOTTOM HEM SHOWS LIGHT, SLIGHT SOILING SEEN PREDOMINATELY FROM THE INTERIOR. A VERY BEAUTIFUL AND ELEGANT EDWARDIAN GOWN, WELL WORTHY OF RESTORATION. MEASUREMENTS IN INCHES: BUST: 32 WAIST: 25 SHOULDERS: 16 SLEEVE LENGTH: 16 CENTER REAR LENGTH: 60 our business name is ANTIQUE WARDROBE . We can be found online on other platforms as well(Antiquewardrobe_ as well as Antique-Wardrobe ) We reserve the right to end an item IF the item has no bids, but we will not end an item once it has a bid…if an item has a bid we will not end the auction. ** we NEVER give partial refunds, if something was missed, we are indeed human and although rare... a mistake can happen... return the item Shipping as well as customs cannot be avoided on eBay , but other platforms do not require those fees... Find us online Vintage and antique items ARE NOT new items. Vintage clothing is described to its best and sold as found…and described as accurately as possible. The items HAVE NOT been cleaned and should be cleaned prior to wearing at the discretion of the buyer. Often for proper fit, hang, and wear ability, pieces will need to be altered and/or adding a hook or snap here or there, with a seam closure or strengthening needed. Vintage clothing is most often worn previously, and if old stock, often has slight imperfections from storage, a hint of color or odor. Measurements are to be assumed that they are at maximum, if you have any questions, please ask PRIOR to the auction’s end. These are antique articles, having the age stated….all flaws if any are painstakingly outlined. The exact color and sizing of an item is the responsibility of the bidder, please read the measurements carefully and ask questions if uncertain _gsrx_vers_1678 (GS 9.8.2 (1678))

Price: 350 USD

Location: Southbridge, Massachusetts

End Time: 2024-12-02T14:43:19.000Z

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