Linen Tablier with White Chemisette, 1860 Era

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Of crisp natural linen the tablier has six inverted pleats gathered at the center waist by a stitched-down band from which two long ties extend. The rounded neckline is trimmed with a V- shaped collar at front and back. There are two V- shaped faux pockets. The back is open excepting two small pearl buttons at the collar with thread loop closures. Superbly executed red soutache trim heightens the collar, sash, pocket flaps and entire hemline and back openings. The quality of the stitching is so tiny and immaculate as to be virtually invisible, and all interior seams are finished. Along with a white cotton chemisette with lace edged collar and cuffs, vertical tucks at front and back and silk covered button closure. And with a woven cotton snood decorated with red ribbon. The costume is appropriate for 14"_15" plump-bodied poupee of the 1860 era. Circa 1860.