Assia
22 inches, OOAK, $875. 1874 ball gown in shades of burnt orange and black, with purple and green accents. White cotton lace trimmed pantaloons. Bustle. Stockings and black ribbon-decorated shoes. White cotton petticoat, with many rows of double-lace flounces at the rear. Lined trained skirt in “crushed” silk shantung, black lace, and organza/satin pleated trim. Apron/bustle pleated and puffed lined overskirt in diamond silk taffeta, edged with black lace and French silk ribbon. Matching lined evening bodice, with organza and satin pleated trim. Hand-beaded and dyed lace applique. Silk ribbon and ribbon and fabric flowers throughout the costume. Antique Victorian Chantilly lace stole, painted lace-trimmed fan, and headpiece with flower and feathers complete the ensemble. Model: Robert Tonner American model vinyl and hard plastic doll. Repaint by the artist. New soft glass eyes inserted, applied upper lashes. Pale blond mohair wig in the period style. Photo by the artist.