Silk (like a shantung)
Regal weight to fabric
Backed with stiffening pelon fabric
Rich ivory color
High neckline
Demure and beautiful lace
Lace panel, bodice and down center of skirt
Guipure lace
Fitted bodice
Nipped waist
Elbow length sleeves
Bows along hipline
36 covered buttons down back
HUGE sweeping, almost hoop skirt
Shorter in front and long in back
2 crinolines, 1 flocked dotted Swiss and 1 more stiffening under skirt
Veil and headpiece
When you purchase this listing, you get:
1 (ONE) gown
1 (ONE) dotted Swiss crinoline
1 (ONE) under crinoline
1 (ONE) veil
1 (ONE) headpiece
Original storage box
Label: none; vintage handmade and beautifully so.
2019445
Size: approx US6-many 8s. Please check measurements against your similar clothing and bod. Note that the seams are wide enough for the accomplished seamstress to fit.
Note: Mannie is set to be approx 68inches tall (172. 72cm)
Condition: Very very good vintage. No tears, fading, mends. Under super close inspection, in bright light, we see 1) VERY slight lines at underarms, 2) darkened discoloration on lace panel, along part of hem and where folds in storage. We believe this is from the tissue used during storage as it appears to be surface, 3) a couple small holes in veil from previous fastening to hair. These would not impair wearability or impact under normal wear. See pics. Sold as is.
We did not clean this beauty ourselves, leaving it to next owner as desired and after the usual personalized fitting. It was stored very well and is quite clean, presents beautifully.
Flat Measurements:
GOWN -
Bust: 18inches (45. 72cm)
Waist: 13. 5inches (34. 29cm)
Hips: open
Top of shoulder to hem, front: 58. 5inches (148. 59cm)
Top of shoulder to hem, back: 76inches (193. 04cm)
Sweep: approx. 100inches (254cm)
DOTTED SWISS TOP CRINOLINE -
Waist: 13inches (33. 02cm)
Hips: open
Waist to hem, front: 39. 5inches (100. 33cm)
Waist to hem, back: 45inches (114. 3cm)
Sweep: 65inches (165. 1cm)
BOTTOM CRINOLINE -
Waist: 14inches (35. 56cm)
Hips: open
Waist to hem: 40. 5inches (102. 87cm)
VEIL
48 x 70inches (121. 92 x 177. 8cm)
HEADPIECE
Length 14inches (35. 56cm)
Width, taken at topmost of band 2. 25inches (5. 58m)
Materials: silk, lace, tulle, flocked dotted Swiss
Provenance: 1961 (date of previous owner's wedding)
Care: Professionally clean with non-petroleum products.
This item is sold from an excellent, highly rated vintage boutique in Albuquerque, NM.
