#8

Fine Muslin Gown with Woven Dots with Early Woven Bonnet
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$600
sold
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Description
6" shoulders. 12" waist. 18" overall length. A superb gown of very fine sheer muslin with thick interwoven dots has a low- rounded neckline with lace ruffle,a full gathered bodice that extends over the shoulders gains its shape from a fitted interior bodice,is edged with lace,and forms into a 3" band of tightly shirred waistband,The pagoda-shaped sleeves have lace edging,and the skirt has cartridge pleating all-around. Included is a tightly-woven straw bonnet with rose silk borders edged with delicate silk fringe. Circa 1840.