#32

Cotton Print Day Dress with Floral-Ribbon Banding
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$650
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Description
5" shoulder width. 10" waist. 14" overall length. A shaded-red/cream cotton print is formed into a day dress with slightly-dropped shoulders,very full sleeves,open front captured by a self sash,two pockets,beautifully-dart-shaped back,cartridge-pleating below the set-in waist and at the cuffs. There is self-piping at the neckline and shoulders,and the dress is generously-trimmed with narrow ribbon-like bands of a delicate floral print,including pocket edges and belt. Circa 1860.