Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Black and Pink Edwardian Dress








From the seller:

"DEAR COLLECTORS, IF YOU LOVE VINTAGE AND LOOK FOR THE UNUSUAL, KEEP AN EYE ON OUR LISTINGS"!!!
WE RECENTLY ACQUIRED A LARGE QUANTITY OF QUALITY VINTAGE CLOTHING,
INCLUDING 60 FABULOUS HATS AND OVER 30 FANTASTIC DRESSES.
DATING FROM THE LATE 1800's, THROUGH THE 1940's.
WE'LL BE OFFERING ALL OF THEM, OVER THE NEXT FEW WEEKS, WITH NO RESERVE AND AT LOW AUCTION STARTING BIDS,
(and remember, we are always happy to combine multiple wins, to save on shipping costs)
(SEE THE CLOSE-UP PHOTOS BELOW THE DESCRIPTION,
FOR A BETTER IDEA OF THE CONTENT AND CONDITION OF THE ITEM
OFFERED IN THIS AUCTION).
OFFERED WITH NO RESERVE AS ALWAYS !!.
... THIS IS A GORGEOUS VINTAGE, EDWRDIAN ERA, BLACK & PINK DRESS,
IN A SILK OR SILK BLEND FABRIC.
DRESS IS EMBELLISHED WITH PINK BANDS AT THE BODICE, CUFFS AND FRONT PLEAT.
PINK BANDS HAVE SILK COVERED BUTTON ACCENTS.
FABRIC ROSETTES SET OFF THE SKIRT PLEAT AND HIGHLIGHT THE BACK AT THE WAIST.
THERE IS A BACK HOOK AND EYE SERIES CLOSURE.
WE BELIEVE IT DATES, FROM THE LATE 1900's OR EARLY 10's, PERHAPS EVEN A BIT EARLIER.
NOT LABELED, IT LOOKS TO BE A SMALL SIZE.
PLEASE SEE BELOW FOR ACTUAL MEASUREMENTS.
GUARANTEED VINTAGE AND IN "VERY GOOD" VINTAGE CONDITION.
Please check our listings for MORE VINTAGE CLOTHING and a wide variety of interesting and unusual items.
We list about 30 items each week, Sunday through Thursday evenings at 10 P.M. EDT.
We are always happy to combine shipping charges on multiple wins,
whenever possible, to save on costs.
CONDITION.
- we would consider this item to be in "very good" preowned vintage condition.
- there are some tiny pin holes in the fabric seen only when it is held to a strong light.
- there are some loose stitches at the top of the back pleat. (an easy fix).
- we found no significant rips, holes or tears.
- athere are underarm stains on the inside lining, that may respond to a professional dry cleaning.
- there are no musty or unpleasant odors.
- although delicate, the fabric appears to be quite strong.
Dress could be carefully worn, once cleaned and the minor repairs made.
- we are not aware of any repairs or restorations.
THE VINTAGE DRESS.
Please compare the measurements below with one of your own,
similar comfortably fitting garments to assure a good fit.
Garment was measured lying flat with no stretch to the fabric.
- constructed of a soft fabric which we think is silk.
- measures 17 inches across at the shoulder seams.
- it is 18 inches across from underarm seam to underarm seam. (about a 36 bust max).
waist is 30 inches in circumference.
- hip area measures 40 inches.
- measures 13 inches from neckine to raised waist.
- it is 52 inches from neckline seam to hem at the front
and 60 at the back allowing for a slight train.
- 74 inches in circumference at the hem.
- unlined with a 3 1/2 hem.
- sleeves are 10 inches from underarm to edge with a circumference of 12 inches.
- no maker's label as stated above.
(see photos for a better idea of the content and condition of the item in this auction)...
- packed weight will be about 2 pounds.
-SHIPPING
- Buyer pays CALCULATED USPS, PRIORITY, DELIVERY CONFIRMED shipping within the U.S.
- International bidders, please check your shipping charges before bidding.



From Me:

1912~1914.

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