Early Lady High-Waist Dress of Transfer-Printed Sheer Muslin

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Of ivory sheer muslin with transfer-printed fabric design of red roses and vines, the gown designed for very slender-bodied lady doll features a high waist, fully-lined bodice with center panel of stitched-down pleats, rounded neckline, very long sleeves designed to extend over back palm of hand, flat-front skirt with suggestion of slight fullness which evolves into very full gathers at the back. Excellent condition except few small fabric wears at the skirt. For 20"-21" very slender lady doll. 17" overall length. 4" shoulder width. Circa 1820.