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MRS. C. DONOVAN SILK BROCADE EVENING DRESS, 1888 -

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MRS. C. DONOVAN SILK BROCADE EVENING DRESS, 1888 -

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Platinum satin 2-piece with polychrome flower sprigs, boned front-lacing bodice having square neckline and embroidered silk tulle sleeve with shoulder ruffle, bustle skirt having front inset with ruffled lace center panel and ruched tulle hem band backed in silk pleats and lace. Petersham label. B-38, W-26, skirt L-42. (Lining destroyed, hem of underskirt detached, tulle darkened, trim possibly missing from bodice, lacking laces, open seam on skirt) fair but easily restored. MMA

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MRS. C. DONOVAN SILK BROCADE EVENING DRESS, 1888 -

Name: MRS. C. DONOVAN SILK BROCADE EVENING DRESS, 1888 -
SKU: 44568295
Price: 750 USD
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Estimate $200 - $400

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