#15

Early Lady Dress of Rare Gauze Fabric with Interwoven Ribbons
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$450
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Description
Of sheer cream muslin with interwoven vertical bands of ivory silk and transfer designs of autumn leaves, the high-waist dress with rounded neckline has fully-lined gathered bodice, red silk sash, dramatically full gigot sleeves with fitted cuffs, flat skirt front framed by pleats which edge into gathers at the back, and with an embroidered braid around the skirt. To fit lady doll 15"-16". 13" overall length. 2 1/2" shoulder width. 6" waist. Excellent condition. Circa 1820.