#28

Textured White Cotton Two-Piece Ensemble
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$250
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6 " shoulder width. 12" waist. 17" skirt length. 24" overall length. A textured white cotton is transfer-printed with little red stars,comprising an ensemble with fitted hip-length jacket having coat-style sleeves,hidden button front,and tie strings at the waist of the shorter-length back; the jacket has rows of vertical tucking and wide bands of handmade cotton lace that is repeated at the wrist ruffles and neckline. The gore-shaped skirt has a V-inset at the bottom center back for detail,and the hem is edged with matching cotton lace. Circa 1870.