For Sale - Swiss Waist Ensemble from Mrs. Martin's Mercantile (Judith Martin)

[Tarky]

For sale - a lovely ensemble featuring a cotton Garibaldi blouse (trimmed in navy blue to match skirt and Swiss Waist), navy blue wool skirt with velvet trim, and navy blue velvet Swiss Waist. I purchased this from Judith Martin of Mrs. Martin's Mercantile approximately 20 years ago, and have worn it maybe 6 times in all those years. Unfortunately, I've aged far more than the dress, and it's really no longer an appropriate ensemble for a woman of my age (not the mention that the waist is getting a bit snug!). Machine sewn seams, but everything else is finished off by hand. For those that have been around awhile, you remember that Judith did lovely work.

Sold orginally as a size 12, but will fit a 2009 size 10. I'm 5'10" tall, and the length is fine for me.

I paid $250 for this ensemble 20 years ago, and am willing to sell it for $200. Serious inquiries please email victoriansentiments@hotmail.com.

Mrs. Thomas Arliskas (Tarky)