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#1342, Spectacular 1898-1900 Silk Ribbon Roses Ballgown Jay\'s LimitedLondon: This phenomenal gown was made by Jay\'sLimited of London. The label: Jay\'s Limited Regent St. London W, By theAppointment to the Queen. Queen Victoria and then Queen Alexandra. Hecreated Court Dresses, Presentation Dresses, Wedding Trousseau, Dinner -reception - Tea - Evening gownsetc. This gown was made for Mrs. George Megrew. Inside the bodicethere is a label sewn. Private Collection D-1020, This came from theprivate collection of Patricia Norris who was a 6 times Oscar nominated costumedesigner. I bought part of Patricia\'s private collection from herdaughter. This dress presents best from the back. It has manyissues.The bodice: There is wear around the edges of the waist and thepleating. There are pin marks on the back left side from top to bottom.This dress had a grosgrain ribbon with heavy eyes on it, so that a smaller sizewoman could wear it. The lining over all is good with somesplitting. It is original. The lace and ribbon work is in good condition.The original petersham was taken off and a heavy grosgrain ribbon was sewn inat the time Patricia used it. I have the original petersham with thelabel and the original customers name on it. It will be sent with thedress. The skirt is heavily worn in the front with pitting, holes,fraying and splitting at the top 5 inches. The sides are also heavily wornwith pitting, less fraying and more splitting on the top 5 inches. Seephotos. The back is in the best condition. There is some splitting at thewaist band and some wear but over all it is solid. The Ribbon work is inremarkable condition for its age. It has survived much better than theskirt fabric. The underskirt was replaced with pink taffeta when thedress was worn. The underskirt is well made. The original underskirtis splitting. We have it and will shipit with the dress. This dress is a work of art and a once in a lifetimeopportunity to have an original Jay\'s garment. It is well worthconserving and saving for its fashion history. This dress would not bewearable. The bust is 38, the waist is 25, the skirt front length is 41.5inches. The offerding will start at .99 with . FYI: Some of the photos have been lightened sothat you may either see design or damage.
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