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Silk Wedding DressDescription
1913 silk wedding dress - V neckline v with a slight scooped back; 1/8" pearls outline the neckline. Back closing of 14 metal hook and eyes to waistline; additional 11 hook and eyes down skirt, plus 4 snaps at train; silk underlay with sheer chiffon outer skirt. Applied to the chiffon is a 6" machine embroidered decorative lace netting; skirt design has 5 circle patterns which diagonal across front of skirt. The 3/4" length sleeves has the same circular pattern as the front of the dress - it is reduced to 1/4 the size of front pattern on sleeves. Garnet fabric rose in deep rose and dusty pink on back left side accentuates the gathering of chiffon; 2-1/3" width chiffon cummerbund with center back bow attached to cummerbund.Bodice has 3 bones; decorative open net overlay of chiffon front with crocheting and buttonhole stitch design. Back bodice has decorative netting and edged with 2" crouching.