The Gilded Age
2004�

Gown designed by Sue Hoeltge, Winner of The Lawton Design Challenge 2003

14� wood and porcelain lady     

Edition limited to 175

     During the Gilded Age of the 1870�s, opulence reigned. This 14� lady wears an exquisite black check and red visiting gown of silk dupioni consisting of double-breasted basque, apron overskirt and skirt. The skirt is bordered with a flounce and ruching and a large bias trimmed bow. Her basque features bias trim and ruching with a gathering of lace at the throat. She carries an ornate walking stick with a rhinestone finial. A feather trimmed hat sets atop her brown curls. She has brown glass eyes.