Early 1820s Cotton Gown W/ Provenance Start Price USD 79.99 Current Price USD 689.99 Time Left - Bid Count 5 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Sunday, August 31, 2008 End Time Sunday, September 07, 2008 Location Troy, New York See more about 'Early 1820s Cotton Gown W/ Provenance' Description Being offered is the second 1820’s gown  from a Vermont estate.  It was originally worn by Harriett Haswell Armstrong.  It is made of white cotton and all hand stitched.  The front bodice is ruched and decorated with thin bands of padded cording.  The neckline, armscyes, back of the bodice and shoulders are also trimmed with padded cording.  The gown has a high empire waist and long sleeves.  The sleeve cuffs are trimmed with rows of pin tucking and Van Dyke points.  The lower edge of the skirt is decorated with padded cording, ruching and rows of pin tucking.  The hemline if trimmed with Van Dyke points.  The bodice is lined with cotton.  There are no hooks or eyes on the back opening.  The gown is in very good and sturdy condition.  There is a small area on the lower side of the skirt that has a couple of eraser size holes and some small scattered age spots here and there.  A highly collectible gown to add to any collection.  Bust  32  Waist 26 Length of sleeve 26 Length of skirt 45 inches.  The note is a copy of the original note that is listed with the 1820’s ball gown from this same estate.  Money order check or PAYPAL.  Buyer pays shipping.  International buyers please use PAYPAL.  Three day return policy.  Item must be returned within 3 days of receiving.  Reimbursement completed once item is returned.  Please email before returning.  Multiple purchases save on shipping cost.  All items shipped to confirmed address with US priority insured mail postal service.     Place a Bid!