Hand-Made Titanic-Era Gowns
As most of you likely are aware, 2012 is the 100th anniversary of the ill-fated Titanic sinking on its maiden voyage. Therefore, there are many commemorative events around the country, including an entire year of Titanic-related activities through the Molly Brown House Museum in Denver.
As a fund-raising endeavor for the Durango Heritage Celebration, we are offering several hand-made evening gowns in different sizes, styles and colors. This is not Macy’s, however, so these are limited in selection. If the three gowns shown here sell, I would be willing to make two or three additional ones in a particular size.
Interested parties should call Suzanne Parker at 970-382-9298 so that we may discuss details. If you are interested, please note carefully the measurements for each gown shown to see if the dress will fit you. Each can be shortened on the buyer’s end, if needed. Remember that skirt length for this period can be anywhere from ankle to floor. Each of these is fully lined and closes down the back with hooks and eyes. Included is a matching headband of the type seen with original Titanic styles. Buyer pays shipping.
I have put a great deal of time into the design and construction of these offerings and I hope that is reflected in the gowns themselves.
All proceeds will benefit the 2013 Durango Heritage Celebration. Returns are accepted, with buyer paying the return postage. Any gown that does not sell through our website will be offered in The Durango Emporium during the October event. All should be dry-cleaned for best results.
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Gown #1
Good-quality burnished gold and black satin with overlays of soft black netting that has woven burnished gold roses and leaves as its design. It is trimmed with rows of black sequins at the neckline, sleeve bottom and edge of overskirt. A black and gold beaded tassel adorns the front of the overskirt and gold trim edges the empire waistline. Should fit bust 33" - 34", chest size just under bust up to 29", length 46" from just under bust. Headband is black satin with a decorative adornment of a circular black and gold disk (it’s a button actually, but a pretty one!) and a small spray of black feathers. Necklace not included.
$150.00
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Gown #2
Substantial ivory bridal satin, crushed ivory velvet, with sleeves and overskirt of translucent ivory swirl design nicely draping fabric. The overskirt has a front panel of ivory satin with a matching tassel, so often seen in Titanic styles. It has a separate empire waist band of the crushed velvet with satin ends decorated also with a tassel on each end. The ¾ length full sleeves and overskirt edges include fabric and pearl trim. The front top has a glass beaded applique in the center. Should fit bust 37" - 40", chest size just under bust 33" - 35", length 40" from just under bust.
SOLD
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Gown #3
Teal satin and teal crushed velvet, with iridescent sequin and glass beaded appliques at center front, edge of each ¾ length gathered sleeve and at the gathered edge of the overskirt back. This gown has a particularly nice taffeta lining, so the wearer will “swhish” elegantly. Should fit bust 38" - 41", chest size just under bust 29" - 31½", length 41" from just under bust.
SOLD
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