Dress & Shawl
c 1860

Lovely, light and feminine. Unusual sleeves and having a matching shawl.

Description

Of fine white muslin woven with a small soft purple double leaf and pin prick design, the square neck with three pleats to the shoulders, the front section tightly gathered into the waistband, the flaring trumpet shaped sleeves with frills, the back with small mother of pearl button to the neck, hook and eye to waist, full skirt.

Waist 22 in; 56 cm

Hem 8 ft 2.4 m

The long shaped shawl with a fold over top section, frilled throughout.

8ft 4 in; 2.5 m long.

Condition

Very good