Sleeveless wide neck Robe de Style with chiffon ruffles around neckline and arm holes; three tiers of additional ruffles at each hip, the topmost of which is backed with a flexible step-in wire stay for jutting pannier effect. Piped neck and waist seam; left side inset split with 6 snap closures. Unlined.
fabric: silk chiffon, silk floss
noteworthy: gently dry clean only when absolutely necessary; otherwise air inside-out immediately after wearing
alterations: invisibly repaired chiffon where necessary
condition: good with two small areas of darkening at front center skirt, faint mark on front bodice, and loss of contrast edge stitching and faint discoloration on right hip ruffle (see photos)
measurements:
neckline opening: 10 ½”
shoulders: 13” edge to edge, not including 3 ¼” ruffle
bust: 34”
waist: 30”
hips: 46” (measured around hip panniers)
bodice length: 17” from shoulder, 10” from underarm
skirt length: 35”
total length: 52” from shoulder, 45” from underarm
sweep: 55”
label: no label present, but (illegible) couture tag still present at inside rear neck
size: no size tag present; comparable to modern size extra small
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Dimensions:Marked Size: none; comparable to size XS (US)
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Style:Robe de Style (Of the Period)
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Place of Origin:Unknown
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Period:1910-1919
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Condition:GoodWear consistent with age and use. Altered (not by designer). Two small areas of darkening at front center skirt, faint mark on front bodice, and loss of contrast edge stitching and faint discoloration on right hip ruffle (see photos).
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Seller Location:Tucson, AZ
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Reference Number:Seller: 0811.09.298Seller: LU86434905073
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