Antique 1850s Crimean War Era British Soldier Portrait Photo Identified Sullana dress 20” pit-to-pit /101 cm

20” pit-to-pit     /101 cm

but I’ve had other vintage cashmere garments that have a pebble finish like this one

This is a quality 1950s cocktail dress - sophisticated look

original to the manufacture

It does up the back at the neckline with a double button closure and at the left side with snaps and one hook and eye at the waistline

Antique 1850s Crimean War Era British Soldier Portrait Photo Identified Sullana dress 20” pit-to-pit /101 cmThis is an original 19th century photographic portrait of a young soldier identified as E. S. Baker 22 years, captured during the Crimean War era (18531856). The piece was discovered in Canada, though the uniform and styling suggest a British officerpossibly stationed in a colonial posting or resettled post service or simply in Canada because it was passed down through the family. Key Features: Inscription: Handwritten on the reverse in pencil, E. S.