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10D-2761
Price: SOLD
1910's TWO PIECE ECRU PONGEE SILK DRESS AND MATCHING DUSTER WITH FRENCH KNOT AND EMBROIDERED BUTTON EMBELLISHMENTS
Edwardian era afternoon dress with matching coat. Ecru pongee silk. Pullover dress: Woven mesh high choker collar and matching cuffs with pink, green and blue French knot embroidered flowers. Embroidered self button trim, each with a self loop at yoke, and center front panel (20). Applied sculpted yoke collar. Long puff sleeves. Asymetric bodice closure. Applied pleated cummerbund belt with self loop trim center back. Boned cream cotton inner bodice. Full length trim A-line skirt with drop waist. Three stitched down kick pleats at sides of front skirt panel. Fanned inverted pleats at back placket. Princess style duster: Applied robin's egg blue trim at V-neck shawl collar and turn back cuffs with ecru braid piping and edging. Center front loop closure. Embroidered self buttons at closure, back and cuffs (11). Long puff sleeves. Two deep vents back. Full cream silk lining. (Original lining has been replaced.)
An extraordinary dress with rare matching duster with fine Edwardian detailing.
Approximate measurements:
Dress
Bust - 36+"
Shoulder, measured from seam to seam across back yoke - 14"
Sleeve, measured from seam to cuff edge - 24"
Waist - 27"
Back length, measured from neckline seam to hem - 54 1/2"
Hip - 40+"
Hem - 5"
Coat
Bust - 36+"
Shoulder, measured from seam to seam across back yoke - 15"
Sleeve, measured from seam to cuff edge - 25"
Back length, measured from collar fold to hem edge - 48"
Condition:
Overall excellent condition. Dress - Very light soil at neckline, inner bodice, cuff edges and hem. Light wear at sleeve seam. Some slight uneven color. Tiny neat repair at back collar. Coat - Very small hole at inside collar and light fade. Light soil at cuff edges. Neat repair at back vent. Remarkable two piece early ensemble is totally wearable.
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