#42

Fine Polished Cotton Dress with Cut-Work Bonnet
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$400
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Description
8" shoulder width. 18" relaxed waist. 20" overall length. Of a very fine white polished cotton with interwoven tiny white dots,the square-necked dress has a slightly-high waist with fitted waist band above a full skirt formed by very narrow cartridge pleats. The dress is discreetly-trimmed by exquisitely-sewn diamond-point edging at the neckline and edges of short sleeves. Included is a sheer white muslin cap with cut-work detail,double-row of ruffled lace,and ivory silk faille bow,streamers and frou-frou. Circa 1860.