This is fabulous Edwardian lawn dress with beautiful white-on-white embroidery.

• Bust - 32/34"
  Waist - 22"
  Shoulder to hem = 55"
  Skirt circumference at hem = 120"
• The bodice has the typical "pigeon-chest" effect of this period, gathered at the shoulders and into the centre waist band. The bodice has an attractive white-on-white embroidered panel across the front and at the back shoulders.
• The skirt is pin-tucked from the waist band for 7" giving fullness to the skirt. The skirt has a band of white-on-white embroidery and faggoting above the hem - and then a band of scalloped-shaped white-on-white embroidery just above the flounced hem, which is slightly gathered.
• The dress fastens at centre back - above the waist band there are 4 pearlised buttons. The 2¼" deep waist band - which has white-on-white embroidery and 3 pieces of boning - fastens with 3 metal hook/eyes. Below the waistband, the skirt has a 9" deep opening which is fastened with 4 small metal hook/eyes.
• The stand-up neckband is 1" deep and topped with a further 1" trim of lace. The neckband has 3 pieces of celluloid boning.
• The 17" long sleeves gather onto the dress and narrow to a 2" deep cuff with lace and an 8½" circumference.

Overall, the dress is in good to very good condition. There is a 1" tear to the right shoulder, which I think can be easily repaired. The dress is a little yellowed and would benefit from cleaning.

A great dress from this period and an attractive addition to any collection - perfect as a display or study piece.

Ref : A/14     Price : US $49.99     FREE SHIPPING!   sales@artizania.co.uk