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AEDVICTORIAN GOLD MOIRE SILK TAFFETA WEDDING GOWN ENSEMBLE, CIRCA 1873
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About Auction
TimedJan 7, 2026 - Jan 29, 2026
Collections of historical 19th Century Clothing, Evening and Party Dresses from 1880 – 1930s, Children Clothing. Quilts, Early Handkerchiefs, Linen and Lace Tablecloths. OLDTHREADS ANTIQUE TEXTILES AUCTIONS oldthreads@aol.com
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VICTORIAN GOLD MOIRE SILK TAFFETA WEDDING GOWN ENSEMBLE, CIRCA 1873
Victorian Moire Silk Taffeta Bustle Wedding gown Ensemble circa 1873, comprising of golden yellow silk moire three piece in construction dress, comprising bodice and skirt, and with a decorative apron with two long streamers in same material. A light pale yellow satin trim edging around neckline, on waist, on decorative scalloping petals and on cuffs. The bodice and skirt lined in cotton and bodice has 9 covered satin button front closure.
Extra paperwork includes a museum catalog with Donor’s name, fabrication, color, measurements, and history. Dress came from California and museum unknown.
Also a later additional wedding cap with tole net veil, made from from the same material.
APPROXIMATE MEASUREMENTS
THE BODICE
Bust 34",
Waist 25",
Curved Sleeve Length 24",
Across Back Shoulders 15-1/2".
THE SKIRT
Waist 23",
From waist to front hem 43-1/2"
From waist to back hemline 59-1/2" to accomodate the bustle
PROVENANCE
Made for a wedding that took place in 1873, thence worn by great-great granddaughter of original recipient, for her wedding in "Wee Church in the Heather," Glendale, CA, and her daugher-in-law, Barbara Lynn Palatina to Stephen Edward Hicks, August 21, 1962, with photographs of the last two named in the ensemble included with the lot. The original wreath-like headdress then changed to incorporate parts of the bodice hem into a cap, and sewed with tole net for the veil.
Condition
Overall, the condition is good to excellent. The fabric has no stains, no repairs and with light discoloration fading at underarms. The fabric itself is supple, strong and lively. The bodice inner placket top has a split edge; minor splits to fabric at skirt waist band, due to stress. Lace collar possibly a later replacement.
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