Black Silk Brocaded Taffeta Skirt with Floral Design

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Black Silk Brocaded Taffeta Skirt with Floral Design

Description

Black silk brocaded taffeta bustle skirt; 2" waistband of taffeta reinforced by brown muslin interfacing. Back close with multi-colored twill ties center back; 3" black embroidered cotton yoke pleated in 1" width pleats circles waist; Silk taffeta is attached at bottom of yoke 8" above hem are two velvet 1/2" bands approximately 1/2" apart - hem has fine black gauze for reinforcing hem 7" machine stitched hem - fabric has a stylized flower possible a bleeding heart or iris; Dress is not lined; fabric is very fragile