Now sold- thank you! ❤️ Worn by Joann for her Los Angeles wedding in 1953, this lovely rayon satin gown had become quite yellowed from time and the hem was in need of cleaning as well. An initial soak with 120F water in conjunction with Fels Naptha soap and a soft scrub brush cleaned the hem. 2 rounds of sodium perborate brightened the dress to a lovely shade of ivory. After the dress was completed and being photographed, from certain angles in certain light I noticed areas of variation in the s

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This weeks “Martha’s Collection” feature (I received a large antique garment collection this past spring from Martha’s family and feature one of the items each week) is one of 4 capes in the collection. This one is wool with a silk lining and I estimate it to be from the 1890’s. It is embellished with a form of embroidery known as goldwork, where metallic threads are laid atop the fabric and held in place with another thread to secure it. This is known as couching. There are many forms of goldwo