1 Family Argelisabethidae
Argelisabethidae Lemuria, 2026; familia nova
Remarks: Jessica cites the late 1930s and early 1940s as the inspiration for the Elisabeth.
1.1 Genus Trunabethia
Trunabethia Lemuria, 2026; gen. nov.
Remarks: The URL for the Elisabeth blouse product page uses the slug elvira-blouse.
Etymology: Portmanteau of Latin truncusa (“truncated”) + Elisabeth + -ia.
1.1.1 Trunabethia ivoria
Trunabethia ivoria Lemuria, 2026; sp. nov.
1.1.2 Trunabethia burgundia
Trunabethia burgundia Lemuria, 2026; sp. nov.
1.2 Genus Argelisabethia
Argelisabethia Lemuria, 2026; gen. nov.
Remarks: Argelisabethia is one of the RTW-exclusive Silversaga taxa. It does not correspond to any known pattern available on Silversaga’s website. The dress was part of Silversaga’s Fall 2021 collection, and is no longer available.
Preordering for the dress ended on September 9, 2021 [@silversaga_elisabeth2021].
Argelisabethia is monotypic, containing only Argelisabethia burgundia.
Description: Ventral medial button row of six buttons on bodice. Buttons circular, two thread holes, thread line mostly at 0–45-degree angles. Buttons on left side of fabric. Bilateral zippers on lateral surfaces; not visible in imagery. Single round collar with ruffle fabric trim and bilateral curved edges, with its inferiormost points roughly parallel to the second button. First button shadowed by collar. Straight skirt gathered by belt with medial ribbon-like tie, adjustable. Skirt terminates inferior to knee. Skirt roughly shorter than 80 cm (31 in), figure given by Silversaga for garment’s waist-to-hem length. Sleeve gathered across entire length, terminating superior to elbow in an elastic channel at distal end with gathered fabric trim. Width of elastic channel roughly equivalent to diameter of one button. Fabric. Lightweight rayon crêpe from Italy. Likely exclusive to Silversaga.
Etymology: Portmanteau of Argenta-, Silversaga brand suffix + Elisabeth + -ia.
Type species: Argelisabethia burgundia
1.2.1 Argelisabethia burgundia
Argelisabethia burgundia Lemuria, 2026; sp. nov.
Diagnosis: Argelisabethia burgundia is distinguished by its burgundy fabric.
Remarks: Model unnamed, provisionally designated W/2026 G17. Body size EU 34 (X-small). 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in). Bust 78 cm (31 in), waist 63 cm (25 in); wearing EU 36.
Etymology: English burgundy + Latin -ia, for Latin feel. Identical to Latin Burgundia, the geographic region of France from which the color burgundy gets its name.
Specimens examined
Holotype: Silversaga 2021.497.12 — Photograph. 800×1200. EXIF metadata stripped. Ventral view. Studio lighting against white background. Subject’s arms mostly adducted, facing right. Hair tied dorsally. Ribbon on belt worn ventrally. Argelisabethia burgundia wb. unknown, 2021. © Jessica Silversaga or unknown photographer, 2021, all rights reserved. Page: @elisabethdress; SHA2-256: 4ae55551fe55e11fdf495e1851428f615f3fea30d98e4c31e872ce1694b6e0b6 Original: https://silversaga.se/cdn/shop/products/Jessica_Silversaga_FALL2021.jpg?v=1641480593; IA: https://web.archive.org/web/20260409165940/https://silversaga.se/cdn/shop/products/Jessica_Silversaga_FALL2021.jpg?v=1641480593;
Silversaga 2021.497.32 — Photograph. 800×1200. EXIF metadata stripped. Ventral view. Studio lighting against white background. Subject’s left arm positioned dorsally with right arm on chest, obscuring button row. Waist belt not visible; likely detached or placed behind garment. Argelisabethia burgundia wb. unknown, 2021. © Jessica Silversaga or unknown photographer, 2021, all rights reserved. Page: @elisabethdress; SHA2-256: 3b592ca86a316064735ff9877d09c8e864e8aab4ee8ec97d249e0bc1e796689e Original: https://silversaga.se/cdn/shop/products/Jessica_Silversaga_FALL2021_4.jpg?v=1641480597; IA: https://web.archive.org/web/20260409170000/https://silversaga.se/cdn/shop/products/Jessica_Silversaga_FALL2021_4.jpg?v=1641480597;
Silversaga 2021.497.37 — Photograph. 800×1200. EXIF metadata stripped. Dorsal view. Studio lighting against white background. Subject’s arms adducted. Hair tied ventrally. Waist belt worn with ribbon positioned at dorsal medial point. Argelisabethia burgundia wb. unknown, 2021. © Jessica Silversaga or unknown photographer, 2021, all rights reserved. Page: @elisabethdress; SHA2-256: 98413f1c50c34647fced776240f664e26d900d4a4c8dd11090f21cf8f164df0a Original: https://silversaga.se/cdn/shop/products/Jessica_Silversaga_FALL2021_2-1.jpg?v=1641480595; IA: https://web.archive.org/web/20260409170003/https://silversaga.se/cdn/shop/products/Jessica_Silversaga_FALL2021_2-1.jpg?v=1641480595;
Silversaga 2021.497.41 — Photograph. 800×1200. EXIF metadata stripped. Ventral view. Studio lighting against white background. Subject’s right arm holding skirt out. Left arm unseen. Hair tied ventrally; subject facing to her left, or to the right from camera perspective. Waist belt not worn. Argelisabethia burgundia wb. unknown, 2021. © Jessica Silversaga or unknown photographer, 2021, all rights reserved. Page: @elisabethdress; SHA2-256: 8d017e332b7e4fa64f7356c2664d6aa4e4fd7fcc04590f0606c3391bb42e8294 Original: https://silversaga.se/cdn/shop/products/Jessica_Silversaga_FALL2021_6.jpg?v=1641480599; IA: https://web.archive.org/web/20260409170034/https://silversaga.se/cdn/shop/products/Jessica_Silversaga_FALL2021_6.jpg?v=1641480599;
Silversaga 2021.497.85 — Photograph. 800×1200. EXIF metadata stripped. Ventral view. Studio lighting against white background. Truncated ventral view. Subject’s left arm on chin and neck. Lateral surface seams visible, though zipper is not. Hair entirely out of frame. Waist belt worn, with ribbon at ventral medial point. Argelisabethia burgundia wb. unknown, 2021. © Jessica Silversaga or unknown photographer, 2021, all rights reserved. Page: @elisabethdress; SHA2-256: 600f646f5b8b2db20dbfe037672adc48c71b7a5f3516092cf7b19a530ba8b937; Original: https://silversaga.se/cdn/shop/products/Jessica_Silversaga_FALL2021_3.jpg?v=1641480591; IA: https://web.archive.org/web/20260409170036/https://silversaga.se/cdn/shop/products/Jessica_Silversaga_FALL2021_3.jpg?v=1641480591;
