{"product_id":"late-1840s-1850-silk-gown","title":"Late 1840s - 1850 Silk Gown","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThere is a lot of material here, and therefore the gown is quite heavy.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Met has a very similar gown that dates slightly earlier, from around 1845. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt is completely hand sewn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-single__description rte\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e+++ Measurements +++\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e34\" bust\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e26\" waist\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e57\" length\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e+++ Condition +++\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVery good condition considering age, with a few flaws to note:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThere are a few seams that have opened, on the shoulder and in the skirt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt is missing a few of the closures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome wear along the hem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThere is some tearing in the lining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlight underarm discoloration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpots\/stains in the skirt but no present mold detected\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean, no odors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e+++ Please read +++\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis item is not new, and as such, it has wear commensurate with age. As with all older vintage and antique items, please handle with care.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAll items are sold as-is, and I do my best to point out all condition issues and provide a detailed description and photographs.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eUnless specified, items have not been cleaned.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eI do not accept returns or offer refunds. Please see all photos, read the entire description, and ask any questions before purchasing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Witchy Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49973602779386,"sku":"d2a154a61176","price":850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0837\/7319\/4490\/files\/PXL_20210206_013442458.jpg?v=1785698938","url":"https:\/\/www.the419plug.com\/products\/late-1840s-1850-silk-gown","provider":"The Plug","version":"1.0","type":"link"}