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Victorian Brown Plaid 1870s Day Dress or Wrapper NEW LISTING This c. 1875 - 1880 princess-style wrapper has a bell shape with a fitted back. The primary fabric is a complex strips in brown and green with shaded vertical lines and horizontal green strips with a light almost EKG like zig zag. The contrast fabric is a brown diamond pattern brocatelle used for the cuffs, front plastron, hip yoke, V front skirt appliquιs, hem band and what I think are later under sleeves additions to cover wear. The front closes with black glass buttons ( these are period, but replacements), and there are two of the original metal tole buttons with butterflies at the cuffs. The 6 loose original tole butterfly buttons will be included. There are 2 different print cotton linings. The hen has a binding. Labels: None Size: Bust: 35" , Waist: 28", Hips: 50", Shoulders: 16", Sleeves: 22", CB Neck to Waist:15 3/4", Waist to Hem: Front 52 1/2" Back 58 1/2, Hem circumference: 84" Condition: Strong and even wearable. There are two old mends as shown in the lower front skirt. As noted, I believe the applied brown under sleeves were done to cover wear there. The hem braid has some fraying as is common in a dress of this period. No other stains or holes. Price: $225 |
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1880s Victorian Black Straw Bonnet with Flowers NEW LISTING Not many of these older bonnets have their trimmings intact. This one does. This 1876 - 1882 black straw ladies bonnet with silk satin ribbon trim very effectively edged with a brown border with white and red flowers. The floral trims on the crown and under the brim are in the late Victorian style with mosses, twigs and ferns as well as blossom all in autumnal tones. The ha a higher , square edges crown and substantial ties. It is unlined and the makers number labels can still be seen. Labels: makers paper numbers Size: Brim overall: 10 1/2 X 8, Height of Crown 5 Condition: Very, Very Good. Strong and even wearable. The flowers show some wear, the ribbons are solid. The straw is in very good condition, with one 1/2 loss to the very edge, no breaks. There are only the slightest signs of surface wear to ribbon as shown. Price: $155 |
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Regal Late Victorian 1890s Aesthetic Dress In Cream Satin and Gold Braid with Original Accessories NEW LISTING Occasionally, a garment comes back to me that I acquired from the original estate. This is one such. This regal, and very tall!, party dress in the Aesthetic style originally came out of a very fine old Jefferson County estate in Glenview, filled with beautiful things from the 1890s. This dress has all the construction hallmarks of the mid 1890s, with the high waisted line and historical references of the Aesthetic Movement. The bodice is empire, with short puffed sleeves caught with god metallic braid. The bodice is completely covered in a fancy gold scalloped braid which is used at the hem a swell. The skirt flows to a train with inverted box plates at the center back. The dress comes with its original matching skull cap, purse and the chiffon and braid under sleeves. Labels: none Size: Bust: 32", Under Bust: 28, Shoulders: 14, Shoulder to Hem Front 57, Back: 62 1/2, Hips: Full, Hem Sweep: 153 Cap: 7 x 6 overall. Condition: Very Good to Excellent. The interior sleeve linings have deteriorated as shown. There is some splitting to the sleeve at the right underarm And the old dress shields have left hard brown residue on the interior lining. There is a faint soil line on the front skirt - tried to show this in a close-up, but it is faint. No holes, or other stains. The hat and purse are excellent. The chiffon sleeves have deteriorated caps and can not be set back in as they are. RESERVED Price: $255 |
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Victorian 1890s Leg OMutton Olive Brown Wool Bodice with Fringed Bands NEW LISTING This is a charming bodice, c. 1895 - 1898 in an olive brown wool with leg omitting sleeves and beautiful woven ribbon bands in olive rust and cream. This trim is used for the high stand collar, the cuffs, waistband and the front bodice bands. These tow are edged with matching silk floss fringe. The fitted and padded bodice closes with crocheted ball buttons and buttonholes under the fringe. This is beautifully boned. Our source notes it came from the Dorothy Yeager estate of Cincinnati. Label: none Size: Bust: 33", Waist: 22, Shoulders: 13, Sleeves: 25, CB Neck to Hem: 17" Condition: Very Good. The interior is clean, the fabric is sturdy. No stains. There is one hole in the wool on the right sleeve at the elbow seam as shown, and faint fading to the left shoulder Price: $155 |
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1900s Embroidered Victorian Red Pinstriped Cotton Wrapper Size Large NEW LISTING This is a very nicely sized c. 1900 cotton morning dress or wrapper in a crisp red pinstriped chambray type cotton. There is a lot of machine embroidery in red at the collar, fronts, cuffs and small back panel. Plus two large patch pickets with catch stitch details. The buttons at the front with small red buttons. There is an interior belt to hold the center back in at the waist. The gathered sleeves are Ύ length. As you can see the skirt is voluminous and there is quite a bit of train. These looser fitting morning dresses were such a practical choice for Victorian women. They could move and breathe in them for at home activities, and they worked well for maternity wear. Label: none Size: Bust: 42" , Shoulders: 17, Waist: 36", Hips - Full, Sleeves: 20 1/2", CB Neck to Waist: 16", CF Neck to Floor: 54", CB neck to Floor: 61" Condition: Very Good. The interior is clean, the fabric is sturdy. There is one stains as shown near the hem. And one period mend as shown near the waist on the front. There are at least 2 small pin holes as shown Price: $145 |
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1890s Victorian Voided Purple Velvet Bodice NEW LISTING This beautiful bodice is made up in such a rich velvet voided to satin textile. This is c 1895 - 7 with leg o mutton sleeves, a very fitted waist, boning and stand collar with lace ruffle at the back. The front plastron is cream silk stain with scattered sequins and beads, with a few purple rhinestones. The velvet reveres are quite wide, and the wrists are finished din points over the hands. Label: none, I believe home or dress maker sewn Size: Bust: 31", Shoulders: 12, Waist: 20, Sleeves: 22, CB Neck to Waist: 15" Condition: Excellent but for a some missing sequins and beads. The velvet is clean and sturdy, the interior boning is intact and the interior is clean. No stains or holes. Price: $155 |
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1890s Victorian Ivory Silk Satin Drawstring Purse with Silver Lace NEW LISTING This charming drawstring purse came out of a fine old Glenview, Ky. estate some years ago, in the company of the 1890s Aesthetic Dress shown in our Victorian and Edwardian section. But that has a matching purse, so this one is offered separately. It is lovely. The fabric is an ivory silk satin, embellished with metallic silver lace and rhinestones. The drawstring cords have silver ball ends. This is a soft unstructured purse. Label: none, I believe home or dress maker sewn Size: Base Diameter: 5, Height: 4 Condition: Excellent. Looks unused. No stains or holes. Price: $35 |
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1910 Edwardian Silk Gown with Chinese Embroidery NEW LISTING This gorgeous c. 1909 - 1910 dress in black silk satin has wonderful high quality hand sewn embroidery of the type seen in Canton shawls. Its really lovely. And best of all, there are birds in that embroidery. The dress has a slim line over the hips with fitted and boned bodice, overskirt and rounded train. The sleeves are net with embroidered motifs and the neckline has a lace filler. The dress maker label is Madame Glover of Louisville. She was quite well known through the US in her time and rated a bio in the Encyclopedia of Louisville. A lace coat from her salon recently passed through Augusta Auctions and did quite, quite well. The workmanship and design on this gown are top quality. Label: Glover Robes et Manteaus Louisville, Ky. Size: Bust: 34", Waist: 25, Hips: Approx 38, Shoulders: approx. 15, CB Shoulder to Waist: 16", Shoulder to Hem: Front: 58,Back: 68 1/2 Hem Sweep of Interior lining: 68 Condition: Very Good. The black has aged to have dark brown highlights and there are light spots scattered through out as shown. One back tassel at the waist is missing. No holes. RESERVED Price: $375 |
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1917 - 19 Teens Print Cotton Dress In Purple and Lavender NEW LISTING This Teens cotton dress is printed on a purple ground with a lavender and black stylized floral print. The square neckline and easy waist are Teens hall marks, as is the tunic style top over a full length underskirt. The long sleeves have square flounced cuffs . The pearl buttons trim the bodice and upper skirt. Side front snap an hook closures. Label: none Size: Bust: 38",Waist: 30, Hips: 44, Shoulders: 17, Sleeves: 24, Shoulder to Waist: 17", Waist to Hem: 37, Hem Sweep: 70 Condition: Excellent but that the silk piping used to edge the neck and front plastron has worn through as shown. 2 1/8 holes in overskirt at left side front. One 1/8" mended hole at Center back neckline. Price: $145 |
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1916 - 18 Silk Tulle Wedding Dress Large Size NEW LISTING This ethereal dress form the Teens is an accomplished mixture of silk tulle net, crepe de chine and a iridescent weave not unlike duppioni silk. This deep ivory wedding gown has a silk lining, with a tucked and gathered tulle overlay and then embroidered and appliquιd crepe de chine bodice and apron panels. Its as light and airy a dress as you can imagine. And remarkable to find a net dress in this condition. Silk tulle is as fine a net as you can find. The interior has a wide waist bad to hold the dress in place. The bell sleeves have pointed hems and ruffle ticks as well. Label: none, but professionally sewn quality. Size: Bust: 36",Waist: 29, Hips: 40, Shoulders: 16, Sleeves: 20, Shoulder to Waist: 15 1/2", Waist to Hem: 33 1/2, Hem Sweep: 66. Condition: Excellent. The only visible flaws are 2 pin dot spots on the bodice and a 1/4" spot on the skirt as shown. The underarms have light stains on the interior only. Price: $475 |
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Unusual Early 19th Century Victorian Silk Braid Bonnet This lovely little bonnet was a hot topic of my friends at the vintage Fashion Guild. We finally came up with a long age range of 1815 - 1845 as this style held on for some years. It is silk braid over a wire frame, with a Tuscan style weave to the braid. The front brim is also supported with a buckram foundation. The back has a tiny ½ wide bavolet and a decorative bow. Its lined in a linen that does not appear to be original as it does not fully cover the structure and is of a coarser manufacture than the bonnet. This has a machine sewn edge. I am leaning toward the earlier date range of 1815 - 1820 with an added later lining, but as I am not a hat expert, that is just a lean. Label: none Size: Fits on a 22 head form. Condition: Bonnet body is excellent but for a un-sewn section of the lining, which we have left alone so the interior construction can be studied. The ties are rough and torn. The lining is age discolored. Price: $275 |
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Antique 1840s Victorian Brown Cotton Print Dress or Wrapper This warm brown cotton print robe, wrapper or day dress is ca. 1838 - 1842. The bodice has the open neckline and wide collar of the late 1830s, with a wide inset waistband and moderate bishop sleeves gathered into cuffs. Tiny piping is used to define the collar, cuffs and waist band. The fine print has red and green flowers with red zigzag lightening bolts on a two tone brown plaid ground. The collar is edged with a self ruffle and the bodice is lined in cotton/linen. There are no front closures, although there are a few thread remnants to mark where they were. There is a narrow hem tuck and the hem itself is faced in a contrast brown print. We show this with a period brooch form our collection. Size: Bust: 34, Waist: 28, Shoulders: approx. 15", Sleeves; approx. 22, CB Neck to Waist: 12, Waist to Hem: 36.5, Hem Sweep: 12. Condition: Very, Very Good. Color is fresh, there are no stains. There are 2 mends, one in the right sleeve and one on the left cuff. The hem has light wear. Price: $295 |
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Vintage Victorian 1860s Civil War Era Brown Damask Dress This wonderful c. 1865 brown damask 2pc dress appears to be a silk and linen blend. The bodice has the long shaped peplum of the period, with dropped shoulders, darts and a pleated back peplum. The seams are piped as shown. And the front closes with hooks under the decorative black glass buttons. We show this with a lace collar and brooch which are not included. The skirt is pleated onto a Silesia type waist band and has print cotton suspenders to hold it up as well. The skirt is interlined with the polished cotton and the hem is finished with braid. Size: Bust: 30, Waist: 22, Shoulders: approx. 14, Sleeves: 1approx 21, CB Neck to Waist: 13. Skirt: Waist: 21.75, Waist to Hem: 39, Hem Sweep: 116" Condition: Excellent but for one flaw in the front of the skirt - a mended hole as shown and two missing buttons at the back waist. No fading, spots or stains. Price: $315 |
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Victorian 1870s to 1880s Raw Silk Bustle Polonaise Dress with Fringe This grand dress in raw silk in a lovely example of the 1870s to 1880s transitional bustle style. This is a 2 piece dress with long polonaise bodice over a full length skirt. The bodice is shaped with darts and seams, and has a dramatic asymmetrical button closure. The polonaise portion is draped and caught on tapes and is almost floor length at the back. This is hemmed with silk fringe. The body portion is boned and interlined with cotton. The skirt is smooth attached front and gathered at the back onto a waist band and is visible only at the hem where it has a typical ruched band and a pleated hem frill. The detailed and functional buttons are crocheted. We show this with a lace collar that is not included. Label: none Size: Bust: 32", Waist: 24", Shoulders: 15, Sleeves: 21, CB To waist: 15, CB to Hem: 55 Skirt: Waist: 24 Hips: full, Waist to Hem: 40 Hem Sweep: 100 Condition: Polonaise is excellent with only a faint spot area on the center back at the waist. The skirt has minor spotting that is completely hidden by the polonaise. SOLD ON LAYAWAY! Price: $435 |
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Stylish 1910s Vintage Teens Cocoon Evening Coat This stylish coat comes from the Edwardian era - and it has that distinctive cocoon shape. The fabrics are a textured brocade and a black plush. The front has a convertible collar, bordered in the plush, with both a high button and loop closure and a more typical low opening to the low waist , where there is a large Art Deco Bakelite and rhinestone clasp. The sleeves fall from a deep kimono armhole and have shaped cuffs. The transition from the brocade to the plush is accomplished with alternating bands of each fabric at the low waist. This coat is lined in a figured muted grey green silk, while the interior collar lining has a band of trim-edged embroidered net lace. Label: none. Our source notes this is from the Princess King estate of Indianapolis. Size: Bust: up to 38, High Hip: 40", Shoulders: approx. 15, Sleeves: 24, Neck to Hem: 47 Condition: Very, Very Good. The coat was hemmed up at one point and we have restored this to the original length, a slight fold line can still be seen, and the gold braid on the interior facing that would have edge the seam to the lining all the way to the hem has cut off a shown. A strong and even wearable, stylish coat of the teens era. Price: $325 |
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Teens Blue Silk Velvet Cape Mid 1910s This pretty blue silk flared velvet cape is a mid Teens piece with ruched collar and inner velvet straps. The collar can stand or lay own - your option. There are decorative covered buttons underneath . The neck line hooks to close. We show these arranged in two options. They do button at the ends with covered 2 velvet buttons and rouleau loops. The lining is ivory silk satin with a small interior pocket with pleated edging. Label: none. Our source notes this came from a Utica NY estate. Size: Shoulders: approx 15 - 16, 14,CF to Hem: 30, CB Neck to Hem: 42 Condition: Very Good. The velvet has scattered small fade spots and light marks to the pile as shown. The lining has stains as shown. Price: $150 |
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Victorian 1860s Civil War Cotton Print Dress in White and Aqua This lovely mid 1860s gown is a one piece dress with an inset waistband, gathered skirt and 3 tiers of flounces on the skirt. The details are lovely. The bodice yoke is drawn up on tiny cords, the collar has a lace edging, the small white buttons are thread work over wood forms. The interior cotton bodice close with brass hooks and has hand done broderie anglaise on the wide straps. These show though the cotton sleeves ever so slightly. This is a really fine example of a Civil war era summer dress in a charming white, and aqua print cotton. The stitching is a combination of machine and hand sewn work. Label: none Size: Bust: 34, Waist: 25, Hips: Full, Shoulders: 15" , Sleeves: 18, Neck to Waist: 15, Waist to Hem at CF: 38, Hem Sweep: 106 Condition: Excellent but for a tan stain on the hem of the third flounce a shown. Sturdy, good color, no repairs, all buttons and hooks present. Price: $440 |
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Vintage Victorian 1890s Wool Paisley Full Length Cape This gorgeous padded cape is full length and show the wonderful uses paisleys were put to. I believe this to be a c. 1890 - 95 cape constructed from an 1870s paisley. The colors are so strong and the sold blue centers are just vibrant. This a heavy winter garment, fully padded and lined in a changeable green silk. The back folds are controlled by an interior tape of the matching lining silk. The front closes to the waist with hooks. Capes were a great solution to outerwear for women in the 1890s, as dress and bodice sleeves grew top the point they could not be worn under a coat sleeve. Shawls were not terribly warm or effective over those leg omutton sleeves, either - hence the padded cape. Size: Shoulders: approx. 14, CB Neck to Hem: 51, Hem Sweep: 126" Condition: Exterior is Excellent. Only Interior flaw is loss the lining at the collar as shown. No spots or stains. Price: $540 |
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Vintage Teens 1910s Black Silk Dress with Draped Hobble Skirt This c. 1913-14 elegant black silk crepe day dress uses the dark silk chiffon over cream for contrast along with a black silk moirι sash. The intricately draped hobble style skirt has a bow to catch the folds at the back knee height, giving this narrow skirt a soft line. The bodice has s sleeveless silk lining, with the two layers of chiffon, then the silk crepe over that in a jumper style. The chiffon collar has a soft flounce and is cut in one the cream bodice under layer. The wrist at finished with a single layer of black chiffon and a cream flounce. This dress closes center front with hooks and eyes and has an interior petersham waist band. Label - none. Size: Bust: 36", Waist: 28", Hips: Full, Shoulders: approx. 15, Sleeves: 26, CB Neck to Waist: 16", Waist to Hem: 42 ½ Condition: Black silk crepe is excellent, as is the black chiffon. The lining is intact ad the underarms are good. No stains. The flaws are losses and holes in the chiffon collar as shown and one Ό hole in a sleeve under layer. Price: $175 |
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Vintage Edwardian Bugle Beaded Cream Net Evening Over Tunic These Edwardian evening tunics are so pretty and look wonderful over a solid and simple dress. We show this one over a silk slip so you can get the idea. This c. 1910 - 12 beaded net evening tunic has a classically inspired motifs and scrolling borders in silver bugle beads. The line is a modified Empire, with an inset waistband, a low scooped neckline front and back and short sleeves. There is no lining and the bodice closes at center front with 3 snaps. The skirt is open from the waist band to the hem. Label: none Size: Bust: 34", High Waist: 29", Shoulders: 16, Sleeves: 8, Hips: Approx 41, Shoulder to High Waist: 12 1/2", Shoulder to Hem: 24 Condition: Excellent. One extremely faint beige area on the peplum - very hard to see. There are two very minor mends to the net. Freshly cleaned. SOLD! |
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Tailored Green Silk 1910s Vintage Teens Suit in a Large Size A Teens era two piece Suit in a larger size- this is a great find. And its a wonderful green nubby weave silk, too with an orange, blue and green contrast faille silk. The jacket has a fitted waist and a short tailored peplum overlay with a deep skirted peplum underneath. The skirt has a wide petersham waist band, snap closures and a mid length horizontal tuck. The details are grand, from the jazzy contrast print silk collar and cuff extensions to the covered buttons and the topstitched seams. A very stylish suit from the era. Label: none Size: Bust: 40 ,Waist:35", Shoulders:16, Sleeves: 22, Hips: Full, CB Neck to Waist: 15 1/2", Waist to Hem: 19 Skirt: Waist: 31, Hips: 46, Waist to Hem: 40 1/2", Hem Sweep: 52 Condition: Very Good. Sturdy, even wearable. The jacket lining is gone. The collar has soil around the neck as shown. There is one visible reweave as shown in the long peplum of the jacket. There are 4 scattered moth bites 1/2" above the hem. Price: $275 |
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Mid Victorian 1850s Straw Bonnet with Moire and Velvet Trims This 1850s lady like straw bonnet has the classic deep brim and face covering sides of the mid Victorian era. The straw is natural toned, with both wide black silk moire and black silk velvet ribbon trimmings. The moire is used to finish both the exterior and interior of the brim edge. The bonnet is unlined. The long ties are black grosgrain milliners ribbon. Label - none Size:Front to Back, Crown to edge of Brim: 10" Condition: Good, wearable and very presentable for display. This has extensive period repairs that were then covered on the exterior with the trimmings. The hand stitching is visible on the inside close-up photos. It goes across the crown and along the neck base. I assume the moirι is the original trim, and the velvet the addition, but it could be the other way as they are intertwined.The ties are not original as they are a rayon. No spots or stains. Price: $225 |
 | Sophisticated c.1914 Chiffon & Velvet Opera Coat in Camel and Blue I love the color combination on this opera coat from that grand estate. Camel silk chiffon with a blue damask pattern combined with camel silk velvet. It's lovely. The coat is a dolman cut, with a low waist and blouson body over a smooth skirt that curves up to the front. The sleeves are elbow length, all the better to show off your evening gloves. The chiffon is layered over a silk interlining, then the satin lining inside. The cuffs and neckline are finished with pleated frills of aqua blue and camel chiffon. The neckline also has fur. The front closes with a hook and eye under the knotted cord medallion. Labels: none Size: Bust:52" Low Waist: 48" Sleeves from CB of Neck to Hem: 23 1/2" Center Back to Hem: 48" Condition: The chiffon and velvet are Excellent. You can see through the chiffon to the interlining of course, and this interlining has splitting. The interior lining is solid. The frills at the neck have many losses. The interior lining at the cuffs has a 3" wide band that has losses as well. Price: $275 |
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1880s Victorian Wine Velvet Bonnet with Chenille & Beaded Wings This lovely wine silk velvet bonnet from the 1880s is a lovely deep claret color. It's a small bonnet with a self velvet bow and short velvet ties. Over the bow are wired wings. These are spotted cream and black chenille with beaded jet tips. They are a bit asymmetrical. We are happy to offer this trim, neat bonnet of the later Victorian bustle period. Label:Mrs. A. E. Porter 328 4th St Louisville, KY Size: 8" X 8" overall Condition: Exterior is Excellent with just a tiny bit of nap loss along the edge of the bow loops. The wings are of the period, but may not be original. Hats were often re-trimmed. The original lining is in place but has many losses and is splitting. The maker's name can just be made out. Price: $105 | |||||
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Huge Edwardian Wide Brim Hat in Two Tone Straw with Ostrich Plumes This huge wide brim hat is typical of the large, large hats of the Teens. The crown is large and shallow to accommodate the massive pompadour hair styles. It's almost tea table size! The hat is straw in a beige and black combination with a ring of small black ostrich feathers around the crown. You really can't find a better example of the classic 'Titanic' era summer hat. Label: none Size: Crown: approx. 22" to 23" Brim: 21" X 20" Condition: Straw is excellent. Lining has age spots and pin holes. The feathers are molting a bit. Price: $215 |