1850 CHECKED PLAID SILK TAFFETA DAY DRESS, HOUSE DRESS

An original 1850 patterned plaid silk taffeta day dress with a brown background with green and light mauve stripes forming a plaid, consisting of criss-crossed, horizontal and vertical bands in multiple colors. The gown is fitted through the back waistline and gently flairs as it reaches the floor, and the back has a  train. The front and back are accented with black chantilly lace and satin ribbons. The bodice is lined with a dark black and brown plaid silk taffeta, and has a front center hook and eye hidden closure and with long slender curved fitted sleeves ending with a fancy black velvet cuff with a beaded mesh lace accent on each cuff. Bodice has a black velvet collar with bead mesh accents at neck line. The skirt is lined with a black and white silk lining and has a outer gathered ruffle at hemline.

Condition: The house dress is in fair condition. There is underarm discoloration as well as splitting. Few open seams in back . Some period patch repairs.  Small holes scattered about. Years ago a orange material was sewn into underarm.

APPROXIMATE MEASUREMENTS
BODICE
Bust 38 inches
Waist 31 inches
Sleeve length 21 inches 
Length from shoulder to front skirt hem edge 56 inches 
Shoulders across back 14 inches 
Length of shoulder to back skirt hemline  62 inches.

Our antique textiles are collectible and are not new and not reproductions, and have lived a long and eventful life and sometimes developing flaws.  Therefore, use and wear should be expected with these items, unless stated in description. We do not launder or dry clean unless stated in listing, and most times have been in storage for many decades picking up old age storage oxidation spots.

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