#159

French Patterned Silk Bebe Dress
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$700
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Description
6" shoulder width. 14" overall length. To fit bebe 22"- 23". Of a beautifully-patterned mauve/grey/ivory silk with floral design,the princess style dress has an inset aqua silk faille front with hand-made button holes and silk covered buttons,crepe de chine ruffle at the neckline and cuffs of coat sleeves,graduated-size pleats at the side hem that evolve into double box pleats at the back,and a rich forest green soutache embroidery. There is a hidden muslin hem ruffle,and the dress is lined. French,circa 1884.