Size 8 Wedding Dress - Romantic 1960s Jane Austen Style Bridal Gown with Juliet

Description

This Priscilla of Boston wedding gown has a bateau neckline trimmed in lace appliques with lace sleeves to match, detailed with slit Juliet puffs and bows to the wrists. It's a period Regency look created in the 1960s in a beautiful style. Has a flat front skirt with rich gathers along the back waist; skirt continues along the floor in a trailing hem that glides about 2-3 feet behind the bride. Original 1960s tag attached with a vintage price of 0.00.
Ladies' Size
7 to 8
Measurements
Bust 34.5, Raised Waist 30; Shoulder to Raised Waist 12, Front Waist to Front Hem 44, Back Waist to Back Hem 54.5 Inches
Era
1960s
Label
' Priscilla / of Boston ' and ' Sallie's ' at back bodice
Materials
Vanilla* ecru taffeta with a rustling gossamer feel and a blush undertone, likely a silk blend; ivory roses motif Chantilly style net lace; fleshtone silk organza lining to sleeves & neckline; white faux pearls; muslin linings
Closure
Center back functional buttons, neck to hip
Condition
Excellent
Condition Detail
Unworn, a pencil-thin 1/2-inch gray line (probably from a pen) at left sleeve puff, hardly noticeable; the inside lining at the shoulder has a small break, not at all noticeable to outside; sleeve lining is intact but fragile, requires careful use
Washing Instructions
Dry clean
Please note: All measurements (bust - waist - hip) are the maximum body measurements that will fit the item. These measurements already have ease subtracted and they are not actual fabric widths. To get actual fabric widths add two inches at the bust - one inch at the waist and two inches at the hip.
Size listed is a modern size. Any available vintage size is noted in the Label description. Please remember vintage sizes and modern sizes can vary a great deal.
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