CIVIL WAR 1860’S SHARPLY POINTED SILK TAFFETA BALL GOWN BODICE W NET PUFF SLEEVE

Description: DATING TO THE 1860’S FASHIONED OF A GOLDEN TAN SILK TAFFETA AND IS STITCHED BY BOTH MACHINE AND HAND WITH A GLAZED COTTON INNER LINING AND IS FULLY BONED WITH A FAN OF BONING ON THE CENTER FRONT WITH BONING ON SIDES AND EACH SIDE OF THE LACING REAR. BOX PLEAT SILK TAFFETA RUFFLES TRIM THE WIDE SET NECKLINE WITH SMALL TIES CLOSING THE TOP REAR. THE SLEEVES ARE IN POINTED PETAL PUFF FULLNESS. LINED IN GAUZE WITH MATCHING BOX PLEATING TRIMMING ALONG THE EDGE. COMES WITH ORIGINAL LACING THAT HAS METAL TIPPED AGLETS AND BUST PADDING IS ON EACH SIDE OF THE INTERIOR. CONDITION: THERE ARE SMALL PINHEAD ABSENCES TO THE SILK ALONG THE LACING CLOSURE IN THE REAR. A SMALL SCATTERING OF PINHEAD HOLES IS ALONG THE REAR LEFT SIDE PANEL. THE GAUZE OF THE PUFF SLEEVES IS FRAIL WITH SMALL HOLES AND IS VERY DELICATE, THE NEW OWNER MAY WANT TO REMOVE OR REPLACE. A SLIGHT DARKENED COLOR IS ON THE CENTER JUST BENEATH THE NECKLINE WITH A SMALL FRAY HOLE IN THE LEFT FRONT SIDE SHOULDER, NOTE THE IMAGES. A BEAUTIFUL ANTIQUE BALL GOWN BODICE. SIZING: MEASUREMENTS IN INCHES:CHEST: 34 WAIST: 25 CENTER REAR LENGTH: 13 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_1547 (GS 9.4.2 (1547))

Price: 165 USD

Location: Southbridge, Massachusetts

End Time: 2025-01-09T17:39:25.000Z

Shipping Cost: 9 USD