Details: This piece dates to the Civil War era and is made of a green plaid silk taffeta.  The front features ruching at both the neckline and waistline and the piece buttons in the rear with a panel trimmed on either side with green and white braiding.  The green and white braiding is seen atop each shoulder and around the bottom of each sleeve which is cut in a slit and rounded in a V shaped opening with fine cording hand stitched in scrolling detail with a small bow and fringe ties at the end.  The original under sleeves are fully present, an occurrence that is rare.  The sleeves show mild age color with one having two eraser sized breaks, but the condition is otherwise excellent.  The piece is fully lined in glazed cotton with the silk free of staining or weakness, a truly incredible must have.  Measures 27 inches around the chest, 22 inches around the waist, and 12 inches in its length.

                                Price:$69.00