Antique 1900s Dress - XS Winsome Wearable Edwardian Afternoon Gown - Size 0 Feminine Rose Print Cotton & Dainty Net - Lace Trim - Waist 23

$ 195.00

Authentic antique dress from the late 1900s to early 1910s! This exquisite summer afternoon gown is very small but wonderfully wearable, in a dainty print of purple roses on sheer cotton lawn. It has long raglan lseeves and a pigeon-breasted bodice with sheer net centr panel, originally meant to be worn over layers of cotton undergarments. There's a narrow waistband and even gathers into the slim A-line skirt, with a pair of flounces and jagged lace to the hem.

Ladies' Size
0 to 1

Measurements
Bust 32, Waist 23; Shoulder to Shoulder approx 12.5 (seam to seam at shoulder blade point is 8), Sleeve Length approx 19.5, Neck to Waist 15, Neck to Hem 54 Inches

Era
1910s

Label
None, very neatly made

Materials
Ecru sheer cotton lawn with vertical opaque narrow woven stripes, printed in a faint feminine floral, colors are wine purple and gray-green; matching ecru cotton jagged floral lace with an Irish crochet look, and fine cotton hexagon net

Closure
Hooks/eyes at left bodice and left side seam skirt, with snaps and hooks/eyes at waistband

Condition
Good

Condition Detail
Quite wearable, looks and feels sturdy, the under arms have a trace hint of beige liquid outline, similar single line of a beige trace at right forearm, all would be hard to notice when worn

Washing Instructions
Cold hand wash, no wringing or agitation, shape and dry flat, steam if needed or gently press on medium-high setting, store folded

Please note: All measurements (bust - waist - hip) are the maximum body measurements that will fit the item. These measurements already have ease subtracted and they are not actual fabric widths. To get actual fabric widths add two inches at the bust - one inch at the waist and two inches at the hip.

Size listed is a modern size. Any available vintage size is noted in the Label description. Please remember vintage sizes and modern sizes can vary a great deal.

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