Ornate c1899 3 Pce. Soutache Braided Linen Walking Suit Start Price USD 99.99 Current Price USD 424.99 Time Left - Bid Count 8 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Wednesday, November 19, 2008 End Time Monday, November 24, 2008 Location Fayetteville, PA See more about 'Ornate c1899 3 Pce. Soutache Braided Linen Walking Suit' Description Ornate c1899 3 Pce. Soutache Braided Linen Walking Suit Click to View Image Album Click to View Image Album Click to View Image Album Click to View Image Album Click to View Image Album  A very fancy original circa 1899 lady's fine natural linen walking suit embellished with ornate soutache braid. Unlined, with a front hook and eye closure accented with Cluny lace, trimmed in pleated ruffles, with turned cuffs, and a separate draped overskirt with intricate soutache ornamentation. A separate unlined underskirt with soutache braid above the hem. A 36" bust, 28" waist, and 54" from shoulder to front hem. In good sound condition, with some light underarm color repeating at the elbow creases and to the back of the neck. A few tiny age spots, a few newer hooks and eyes and snaps, and a few pin dot to 1/4" holes along with a 1/2" tear above the back hem of the skirt. One interior back patch to one sleeve. A delightful late Victorian era Summer walking suit in linen that is rarely found. 0910. We are celebrating our 11th year anniversary on eBay & sincerely wish to thank all of our loyal eBay clients for their continued patronage. During this time we have prided ourselves in presenting quality historical & vintage clothing & unique antiques, & we look forward to many more years of doing business with you. *The buyer agrees to confirm the purchase, the item # and description, & both their shipping & billing address, to pay actual US Postal Service priority mail & insurance fees, & agrees to send payment in accordance with eBay payment policy. *All winning auction bids & store purchases are binding contracts. *If payment is not received immediately, the buyer will be considered & recorded as a non paying bidder, the sale will be deemed null & void, & this may if necessary result in action taken against your eBay account. *We make all initial confirmations with buyers through the My eBay / My Messages feature directly to the buyer's email address that is on file with eBay. 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If needed, please correspond in English, or use an English translation computer application for all correspondence. Only English is spoken here. *Terms for all international sales are as stated above & as follows: Payment by the above credit cards at the correct exchange rate on the actual day of the purchase. *Shipping by International Priority Mail, & insured & declared for the FULL PURCHASE PRICE. The seller is not responsible for any duties, tariffs or taxes levied upon any international sale. *The buyer must inform the seller prior to the shipment of a purchase of any specific requested shipping instructions and of any particular Customs terminology required by their country's law. The seller is not responsible for any shipping or Customs delay after a parcel has been posted and shipped. *We remain committed to maintaining our high professional standards and services that you have come to expect from us. Your patronage is so very much appreciated. Time Travelers Antiques. 11/08. 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