#165

Rose Cotton Princess Style Dress with Braid Trim
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$300
sold
Description
4" shoulder width. 10" overall length. Of pale rose cotton,the princess-style dress has coat sleeves,wide collar with square-shaped back,a row of box-pleats that extends entirely around the lower skirt,dart-shaped back torso,and attached wide all-around hip sash. The dress has hook and eye closures under tiny decorative red buttons. There is a lace ruffle at the neckline and cuffs,and borders of scalloped-edge braid in colorful red,white and blue edge the collar,sleeves,sash,and hem. There is a stain in mid-front torso. Circa 1882.