Description: DATING TO THE EDWARDIAN ERA FASHIONED OF A RICH CHARMEUSE SILK WITH A HAND MADE BRUSSELS MIXED LACE THAT IS IVORY IN COLOR AND INNER SLEEVES IN SHEER SILK CHIFFON WITH A MATCHING LACE ON THE BOTTOM EDGE. THE SILK MEETS THE LACE IN POINTED FASHION IN BOTH THE FRONT AND REAR WITH ORNATE JAPONAISE SILK FLOSS EMBROIDERY IN A LARGE WINGED PATTERN THROUGH THE FRONT AND A BUTTERFLY OR BEETLE DETAIL IN THE REAR. THE SKIRTING FALLS LONG WITH LEAD WEIGHTING SEEN COMPLETELY AROUND THE BOTTOM EDGE WITH NO WEIGHTING ON THE CENTER TRAIN. THE INTERIOR IS LINED IN A SILK TAFFETA WITH THE INNER BELTING READ A JOHNSON BOSTON. CONDITION: THE BOTTOM CENTER TRAIN HAS SEEN THE STITCHING COME UNDONE AND NEEDS TO BE RETACKED INTO PLACE. A VERY LARGE HAND SIZED DRIP STAIN IS SEEN ON THE CENTER TRAIN. WHEN THE SATIN IS HELD TO LIGHT, THERE IS SOME SMALL SPLITTING THAT IS BEGINNING AND ALTHOUGH NOT SHATTERING, IT WOULD NEED STRENGTHENING IF IT IS TO BE WORN. THIS SPLITTING IS SEEN ON THE BOTTOM HALF OF THE TRAIN ONLY. AS PICTURED, THERE IS SOME SOILING AND DRIP STAINING TO THE KNEE OF THE REAR WITH LIGHTER SOILING TO THE OPPOSITE KNEED AND SOME FAINT SPOTS AND MARKS TO THE FRONT SIDE WITH SOME SMALL DIGS THAT ARE HARD TO NOTE BUT ARE EVIDENT WHEN IT CATCHES THE LIGHT. THE LACE IS EVENLY AGE COLORED. THE SILK CHIFFON SLEEVE HAS A THUMBPRINT HOLE ON THE UNDER SIDE AND THE INNER LINING IS PRESENT BUT SHOWS SIGNS OF SHATTER THROUGHOUT. SIZING: MEASUREMENTS IN INCHES:CHEST: 34 WAIST: 25 SHOULDERS: FRONT LENGTH: 60 REAR TRAINING LENGTH: 110 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…and if asked to leave it on, we will. ** 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_1326 (GS 8.4.1 (1326))
Price: 236 USD
Location: Southbridge, Massachusetts
End Time: 2024-12-29T16:21:11.000Z
Shipping Cost: 18 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Decade: 1910s
Look: Edwardian
Color: White
Material: 100% Silk
Original/Reproduction: Original
