This beautiful gown dates from the late 1840s or possibly 1850. The wider bell sleeve began coming into fashion around this time after the very slim, tight-fitting sleeves of the earlier 1840s.
It is an incredible deep wine color silk taffeta with a slight color shift that is impossible to fully see in the photos. The sleeves are trimmed with fringe.
It is a one pice gown that opens in the front with front-center hook and eye closures, which were replaced at some point in the distant past.
There is a lot of material here, and therefore the gown is quite heavy.
The Met has a very similar gown that dates slightly earlier, from around 1845.
It is completely hand sewn.
+++ Measurements +++
34" bust
26" waist
57" length
+++ Condition +++
Very good condition considering age, with a few flaws to note:
- There are a few seams that have opened, on the shoulder and in the skirt
- It is missing a few of the closures
- Some wear along the hem
- There is some tearing in the lining
- Slight underarm discoloration
- Spots/stains in the skirt but no present mold detected
- Clean, no odors
Overall condition is quite good and she presents beautifully. Due to her age, I would not recommend this piece to be worn, but she would be a wonderful study or display piece.
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