Description: DATING TO THE VICTORIAN 19TH CENTURY FASHIONED OF A BLACK SILK THAT IS SIMILAR IN FEEL AND WEIGHT TO THE LARGE CHINESE CANTON SHAWLS AND IS IN LAVISH, VERY FINE FLORAL EMBROIDERY WITH SOUTACHE DETAILING THE VINES AND LEAVES THROUGHOUT. SHEER BLACK SILK VOILE ENVELOPES THE NECKLINE WITH THE FRONT TAILS AND FULLY AROUND THE BOTTOM AND THE BUSTLE BACK IN HAND KNOTTED SILK FRINGE WITH DANGLING TASSELS AND SMALL MINUTE SILK COVERED WOOD BEADS THROUGHOUT. THE SLEEVES ARE FITTED TO THE BODY WITH INNER BELTING ON THE UNDERSIDE AT THE WAIST ON EACH SIDE. THE INTERIOR IS LINED IN SILK. CONDITION: NUMEROUS PATCHING WAS TAKEN TO THE INNER SILK LINING WITH SOME SMALL MAKE UP STAINING SEEN ON THE INNER COLLAR EDGE. THE CENTER REAR BACK HAS A SMALL LINE OF WEAR AT THE VERY CENTER AND IT APPEARS THAT THE REAR SEAM WAS OPENED EVER SO SLIGHTLY TO GIVE LESS THAN A HALF OF AN INCH OF ADDITIONAL ROOM. A MOST EXQUISITE ANTIQUE CAPE. VERY SUBSTANTIAL WEIGHT FOR ITS SIZE. SIZING: MEASUREMENTS IN INCHES:NECKLINE: 20BUST: ROUGHLY A 34 CENTER REAR LENGTH: 25SHOULDERS: 16 SHOULDER TO FRONT BOTTOM TAIL: 38 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_1480 (GS 9.1.1 (1480))
Price: 395 USD
Location: Southbridge, Massachusetts
End Time: 2024-12-13T15:02:10.000Z
Shipping Cost: 15 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Decade: Pre 1890
Look: Victorian
Material: 100% Silk
Color: Black
Original/Reproduction: Original
