1840’s-50’s Silk Gown 50s robe light mark on the back

light mark on the back of the sleeve and some reinforcement needed at underarms- please see all photos for details

Garment Hip: 44 inches

Marked a size 8 and measure 26 cm insole

Vintage 70s 80s Kay Windsor Black LBD Mod Gogo Fit & Flare Dress Sz Medium (EE-5673-6)

Vtg 80s Bonnie Boynton Gray Leather Belt Signed Metal Buckle Silver Gold Tone

1840’s-50’s Silk Gown 50s robe light mark on the backThis 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. It 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. It is a one pice gown that opens in the front with front center hook and eye closures, which were