Saturday, February 1, 2020

Original: Purple Silk with Paisley Interludes

Dress, c.1860
LACMA
Have I posted a lot of c.1860s dresses? Yes. Is this one too fabulous to pass-up? Also, yes. I mean, look at that figured silk! I love and loathe it at the same time. Not to mention the dangling pom-pom trim, and lace.  I find the cut intriguing--those flowing sleeves look right around 1860, while the bust trim and waist placement feel closer to '63-'65 to me.


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