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Pink Ball GownThe dress made of two layers, a light pink silk (possibly taffeta or something equally crisp) and a (probably) silk organza. The bodice uses the pink silk as an interlining. The skirts are separate; they are pleated as one layer at the waist but seamed and hemmed separately). (This can be seen when Cynthia sits down on the bed before the party.) |
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The
bodice of the gown is fitted with an inset of striped
brocade cut on the bias. The neckline is low and squared
with piping round it and down either side of the front
inset. The back bodice is high (to the collar bone) and
appears to be hook and eyed in center back. The inset and
waistband are probably not brocade, as we originally
thought, but an organza/voile (with a woven design) over
the pink silk.
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seems to be triangularly shaped with a flat front and
cartridge pleats in back. The trim at the hem: Top design - latticework forms by satin bands? (Probably not a band of ribbon, as hem decoration during this time is more typically 3-dimensional.) Lower design - not a ruffle, but a puffed tuck. Appears to be darker pink in color. Perhaps stuffed with a darker pink organza. (O for a DVD player with a zoom!) This is set hem, but not right on it--probably 5"-6" up . One thing to remember when making special occasion gowns from this era is that the hem rarely dragged on the ground. In fact, most ballgowns were hemmed about ankle length, making dancing much easier. |
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Many thanks
to Jenny-Rose for sharing extra notes about the ballgown
--a second pair of sharp eyes always helps!
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