CIVIL WAR MID 19TH C PLAID SILK TAFFETA GIRL’S DRESS

Description: DATING TO THE CIVIL WAR ERA FASHIONED OF A PLAID SILK TAFFETA AND IS ONE PIECE IN CONSTRUCTION SOLD AS IT WAS ACQUIRED PIPING RUNS AROUND THE WIDE SET NECKLINE WITH PIPING AROUND THE ARMS AND BELTING. SHORT PUFF SLEEVES WITH A POLKA DOT AND STRIPED EDGE BOX PLEAT SILK RIBBON. CARTRIDGE PLEATING BENEATH THE PIPING ON THE WAISTLINE WITH THE SKIRTING UNLINED AND BOTTOM HEM IS LINED IN POLISHED COTTON. FANCIFUL GLASS AND BRASS FOUR LEAF CLOVER BUTTONS CLOSE THE REAR, ALL EIGHT ARE PRESENT. INTERIOR TOP IS LINED IN POLISHED COTTON. CONDITION: SOLD AS IT WAS ACQUIRED. THE CUFF ON THE RIGHT SLEEVE HAS COME LOOSE WITH A SCATTERING OF HOLES TO THE PUFF ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE. THE REAR HAS A SMALL SPLIT NEAR THE FOLD SEAM ON THE BACK THAT IS EASILY REPAIRED. SEVERAL TINY PINHEAD FRAYS FROM STORAGE FROM FOLDS ON THE SIDE TOP. I WOULD CONSIDER REMOVING THE SKIRT AS IT IS HEAVILY DAMAGED WITH A LARGE TEAR ON THE REAR, AS PICTURED. TEAR AND REPAIR ARE ON THE SIDE REAR AND THERE IS A LARGE AMOUNT OF HOLES WHEN THE SKIRTING IS HELD TO THE LIGHT. SOLD AS IT WAS ACQUIRED. MEASUREMENTS IN INCHES: CHEST: 26 WAIST: 23 LENGTH: 32 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. ** 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_1680 (GS 9.8.3 (1680))

Price: 68 USD

Location: Southbridge, Massachusetts

End Time: 2024-11-13T01:04:10.000Z

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