1860’S PURPLE FLORAL PRINT BLACK WOOL DRESS W RUCHED SLEEVE PUFFS

Description: DATING TO THE 1860’S FASHIONED OF A BLACK WOOL WITH A VIBRANT TWO TONE PURPLE PRINT RUNNING THROUGHOUT. SLEEVES SET OFF THE SHOULDER WITH PIPED SEAMS AT THE ARM HOLE EDGE WITH RUCHED PUFF SLEEVES TRIMMED IN BOX PLEATED SILK ON THE BASE WITH A CRESCENT SHAPED SLEEVE HAVING A TURNED UP CUFF THAT IS POINTED AT THE OUTER ARM AND TRIMMED IN THE BOX PLEATS. DORSET BUTTONS TRIM FROM THROAT TO KNEE LEVEL. CARTRIDGE PLEATING ON THE REAR WAISTLINE WITH THE SKIRT UNLINED WITH GLAZED COTTON IN A WOOL BINDING ALONG THE INNER BOTTOM HEM. THE INTERIOR BODICE IS LINED IN A GLAZED COTTON, WOOL BELTING ON THE INTERIOR FOR DRAWING IT CLOSE THE WAIST. POCKET IS HIDDEN AT THE SIDE SEAM. CONDITION: THERE ARE TWO DOZEN SMALL HOLES SCATTERED THROUGHOUT THE SKIRTING THAT ARE ONLY SEEN WHEN HELD TO THE LIGHT. THE MAJORITY OF HOLES ARE IN A CLUSTER BENEATH THE WAISTBAND THAT ARE HIDDEN IN THE FOLDS ON THE MIDDLE REAR FIVE INCHES DOWN FROM THE WAIST. ONE ERASER SIZED HOLE IS ON THE TOP LEFT SHOULDER. I PERSONALLY WOULD STEAL SOME SMALL FABRIC FROM THE SEAMS TO REPAIR THE SHOULDER SO THAT IT IS UNSEEN. OTHERWISE THE DRESS LOOKS TO HAVE NEVER BEEN WORN. A MOST ATTRACTIVE ANTIQUE CIVIL WAR ERA GOWN. MEASUREMENTS IN INCHES: BUST: 35 WAIST: 30 SHOULDERS: 18SLEEVE LENGTH: 22 1/2 CENTER REAR LENGTH: 59 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_1680 (GS 9.8.3 (1680))

Price: 585 USD

Location: Southbridge, Massachusetts

End Time: 2024-11-10T14:35:41.000Z

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