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<p>[QUOTE="Debora, post: 1353876, member: 1476"]I just glanced through the eBay listings for vintage Edwardian dresses. Bit of a mess but sales seem to be healthy. "Turn of the century" language a bit vague and not meaningful to a collector. "Edwardian" is correct but in description you can specify "Late Teens" as style appears to be heading into the 1920s. </p><p><br /></p><p>I don't know key words but color unusual and may matter. (Pink? Coral?) Condition certainly does. (Mint?) And perhaps something about "rose-motif net lacework overskirt?" Rough measurements (waist, length) although 'spect these pieces are used for study. Mention hook and eye closure. Disclose fabric or your best guess as to what it is. (Satin?) </p><p><br /></p><p>If it were mine, I'd probably list for $125 as auction. </p><p><br /></p><p>Others sure to have important viewpoints to add.</p><p><br /></p><p>Debora[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Debora, post: 1353876, member: 1476"]I just glanced through the eBay listings for vintage Edwardian dresses. Bit of a mess but sales seem to be healthy. "Turn of the century" language a bit vague and not meaningful to a collector. "Edwardian" is correct but in description you can specify "Late Teens" as style appears to be heading into the 1920s. I don't know key words but color unusual and may matter. (Pink? Coral?) Condition certainly does. (Mint?) And perhaps something about "rose-motif net lacework overskirt?" Rough measurements (waist, length) although 'spect these pieces are used for study. Mention hook and eye closure. Disclose fabric or your best guess as to what it is. (Satin?) If it were mine, I'd probably list for $125 as auction. Others sure to have important viewpoints to add. Debora[/QUOTE]
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