$500
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Description
6" shoulders. 11" waist. 5"l. to waist. 21"
overall length. Of a
very delicate loosely woven sheer muslin that is
enhanced with
interwoven large dots,the gown has a low-rounded
neckline with
handmade lace edging that matches the wrist lace.
The long
sleeves have narrow pleats at the shoulders and
are poufed
twice at the upper arms to create a rich fullness.
The bodice is
full at the front with flat-cut lining that gives
form,and dart-
shaped at the lined back. Tiny gathers form the
extended-
length skirt which is designed for easy alteration
of the hem.
there is very narrow self-piping at the neckline
and waist. Circa
1850.