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28-03-2007
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far from home...
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doylenewyork
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Paquin Ecru Silk and Lace Afternoon Gown
French, 1912
The underskirt of silk overlaid with three tiers of Alencon lace, applique with a garland of silk rosebuds at the front of the skirt, the empire waist with pleated satin cummerbund sash with coral trim at the back, the V-neck, lace bodice extending to a cape at the back, labeled: Paquin/Paris/Rue de la Paix/London/39 Dover Street/Ete 1912.
Estimate $500-700
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