PRINTED WOOL CHALLIS DAY DRESS, C. 1850

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  • Lot: 83
  • Modes for May: Antique & Couture Fashion - May 20th 2026
  • Bellows Falls, Vermont
Green wool challis printed w/fine boteh design, front panel cream wool challis w/maroon printed lozenge motif, edged in brown silk velvet ribbon, vertical knife prints across CB & CF bodice, 3 row gathered & puffed fabric upper SLV, hem flatlind w/glazed cotton, handsewn, c. 1850, B 31” W 24” L 52”, (CF skirt closure altered & hem tacked up, 0.25”-2.5” holes throughout, tears RT underarm 0.25”-1”, 1.25” tear RT SH, 0.5” seam opening RT SLV, 1” tear near RT & LF cuff, RT & LT lining heavily distressed, mod. loss piping, attempted repairs Wband, 1” seam opening CF skirt, 3” seam opening back Wband LF, 1” tear back RT Wband, 5” hem undone, discoloration/stains, underarm staining bodice lining, mod. crush velvet trim at cuffs, top hook closure replaced) Fair

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  • Low Estimate: $ 300
  • High Estimate: $ 500
  • Category: Womens Day
  • Era: 1800-1850

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