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Description

This is a very attractiveand elegant lady’s dress dating from the early 20th Century, made in white cotton broderie anglaise. The bodice fastens centrally with press studs (a later addition) with a very wide shawl collar and a stand up collar. It is slightly gathered at the waist. The sleeves fall fairly straight and have wide cuffs fastened with a hook and worked bar.

The skirt has a wide panel of broderie anglaise at the front which extends at the hem right round the back in a wide border. The front panel fastens on the left side with a hook and bar. The peplum is attached at the back and opens at the front. Both the peplum and the skirt are gathered at the back, which suggests that the dress may have been worn with a small bustle.

Measurements: Bust measured flat: 96 cms. (37.75 inches)

Outside sleeve: 61cms. (24 inches)

waist: 71 cms (28 inches)

Length from shoulder to hem: 143 cms. (56.5 inches)

Shoulder length 15 cms. (6 inches)

Waist to hem 103 cms. (40.5 inches)

The dress is in good used condition and strong enough to wear for a period event or theatre costume. There are a few very small repairs which are not noticeable including a join in the collar. There are also a few faint stains on the fabric as is often the case but these are not a major consideration.
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