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.