Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Teens Era Summer Net 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 AN EXQUISITE VINTAGE, EDWRDIAN ERA, WEDDING DRESS,
IN A DOTTED SWISS NET FABRIC, AND WHAT WE THINK IS BATTENBURG LACE.
DRESS IS EMBELLISHED WITH WONDERFUL BAND INSERTS OF LACE AND RUFFLES.
THERE IS NO CLOSURE, IT IS PULL ON STYLE.
WE BELIEVE IT DATES, FROM THE LATE 1910's OR EARLY 20'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" preowned vintage condition.
- there are some small holes in the netting and lace.
- there is an old patch under the left arm.
- we found no significant rips, holes or tears.
- a couple of faint stains, that should respond to a professional dry cleaning.
- the dress has yellowed over time and was probably once white.
- 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 opaque net fabric and fine delicate lace.
- measures 18 inches across at the shoulder seams.
- it is 18 inches across from underarm seam to underarm seam. (about a 36 bust max).
- waist is 34 inches in circumference.
- hip area measures 44 inches.
- measures 17 inches from neckine to waist.
- it is 52 inches from neckline seam to hem at the front
and 56 at the back allowing for a slight train.
- 94 inches in circumference at the hem.
- unlined with a ruffle hem.
- sleeves are 10 inches from underarm to edge with a circumference of 14 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:

Very much 1910's.

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