#56

French BebeDress of FineLuxury Muslin with LaceTrim
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$300
sold
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Description
15" (38 cm.) h. 6" shoulder width. For bebeabout 24"-25". Of a very delicatemuslin fabric with interwoven puffed dots,thedropped-waist dress has a gathered center panel framed by ecru silk ribbon bands overlaid with lacethat extends to form a collar at theback of thedress,3/4 sleeves with doublerows of ruffled lace,and four tiers of gathers at theskirt,each edged with a finelace. Thedress is trimmed with a wideecru silk hip sash forming into a largebow at theback,and tiny matching bows at thesleeves. Excellent condition. French,circa 1884.