POST CIVIL WAR LATE 1860’S 3 PC BROWN SHINING SILK DRESS W FRINGE

Description: DATING TO THE LATE 1860’S FASHIONED OF A SHINING BROWN THIN SILK AND IS A WONDERFUL TRANSITIONAL DRESS IN NEED OF MINOR RESTORATION. THE BODICE BUTTONS CLOSED IN THE FRONT. SLEEVES ARE SET OFF THE SHOULDER WITH PIPED SEAMS WITH PIPED BROWN SATIN BANDS AT THE BOTTOM CUFFS WITH MATCHING SATIN RUNNING ON THE FRONT AND REAR. SILK BRAID WITH SILK TASSEL FRINGE TRIMS FULLY AROUND. THE INTERIOR IS LINED IN POLISHED COTTON AND THE DRESS IS SEWN BY BOTH MACHINE AND HAND. THE OVER SKIRT IS POINTED AT THE SIDES AND FALLS LONGER IN THE REAR WITH A SLIT IN THE CENTER, ALL OF THE EDGES ARE TRIMMED IN THE SATIN PIPING AND THE SILK BRAIDING AND TASSELS WITH BOWS AT HIGH POINTS OF THE SIDES. THE SKIRT FALLS FULL LENGTH. CONDITION: THE SKIRT WAS COMPLETELY UNPICKED AND THE BOTTOM BINDING IS MISSING AS WELL AS THE TOP WAISTBAND. THE BUTTONS ON THE BODICE ARE ABSENT, NEW ONES ARE NEEDED. A VERY MILD UNSEEN UNDERARM DISCOLORATION IS ONLY SEEN IF STUDIED INTENSELY. A VERY BEAUTIFUL THREE PIECE LATE 1860’S GOWN FROM ITS ORIGINAL OHIO ESTATE. MEASUREMENTS IN INCHES: BUST: 31 WAIST: 23 SHOULDERS: 17 1/2SLEEVE LENGTH: 20 1/2LENGTH: 14 1/2 OVER SKIRT:WAIST: 23CENTER REAR LENGTH: 25 SKIRT:AROUND THE TOP: 74 LENGTH: 40 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_1653 (GS 9.7.5 (1653))

Price: 250 USD

Location: Southbridge, Massachusetts

End Time: 2024-12-03T14:46:28.000Z

Shipping Cost: 15 USD