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A bronze taffetas day dress with mutton's sleeves - France Circa 1840

$2,642.17
£1,945.95
€2,200
CA$3,594.47
A$3,994.24
CHF 2,093.03
MX$48,982.29
NOK 26,695.33
SEK 25,113.99
DKK 16,748.26
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Circa 1840 France Bronze or puce taffeta day dress dating from the end of the reign of Louis-Philippe. Brown chintz-lined dress with high-waisted bodice, draped pleats highlighting the bosom and closed by hooks in the back with a V-cut. Small oval neckline with falling shoulder lines over gigot sleeves tightened at the wrists and fine smocked pleats on the forearms. Piping on all bustier seams. Round skirt with flat pleats at the waist and pleats at the back. A few faint rust spots, but taffeta with no holes or weaknesses. Very good condition. Provenance Gilles Labrosse Collection. Not wearable, only to display. Dimensions: Presented on a size 34 mannequin. Shoulders 45 cm, sleeves 58 cm, bust 82 cm, waist 62 cm, height 135 cm, skirt height 103 cm.
  • Dimensions:
    Marked Size: Equivalent french size 34. (EU)
  • Style:
    1840 (Of the Period)
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Very Good Condition and Color.
  • Seller Location:
    Toulon, FR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU633325891952

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