Finally, I found it!

[pastperfect2]

I just wanted to share an addition to my private collection. I have had this 18th Century dress for about 14 years and have been looking for a skirt of the same age and type to go with it ever since. And finally - I found it!

Hollis

 

[Patentleathershoes]

ooohhh..I remember you bidding on that Hollis!

It is so beautiful!!!!!

Do you keep this on display in your home, or do you have it stored?

Chris

 

[Laura]

I LOVE it! Now you just need a sunny, dry day to put the skirt out to fade a little.

Laura

 

[pastperfect2]

Nope - it's stored. I would be terror filled at what my cat could do to it on display.

I am afraid to try the fade thing as I realized the pleats won't fade underneath and it won't be even

Hollis.

 

[Laura]

Yes, I thought of that too after I posted. It would be a shame to ruin it with uneven fading, especially since it looks so fantastic as is.

Congratulations on the find!

Laura

 

[crinolinegirl]

It's gorgeous I like the tone on tone and would keep it as is! I think the original owner would approve.

Lei

 

[gaildavid]

:wow: That is gorgeous, Hollis!!! Thanks for showing it to us.

Gail

 

[bartondoll]

Beautiful Hollis!