Antique Mid 1800s, 19th Century Cotton Floral Dress
$500
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Purchased from PollyBellVintage (https://www.etsy.com/listing/739023906/rare-antique-victorian-1850s-printed).
Their very apt description of the dress was as follows:
"Original antique day dress c.1850. Entirely and beautifully handmade from a light tan coloured cotton with tiny brown dots and fucia pink blossom flowers. Lined in homespun cotton and bone stays. Front hook/eye fasteners. Still very strong and wearable dress. There is overall blotchy fade patches to the fabric however. Areas look sunbleached."
Measurements:
armpit to armpit: 14.5"
across waist: 11.25"
across hips: Free
length, shoulder to waist: 12.5"
length, shoulder to hem: 53.5"
length, waist to hem: 41"
armscye: 5.5"
arm inseam: 18.5" w/o cuff; 20" w/ cuff
shoulder seam to shoulder seam: 15"
across cuff: 3"
Details: Right hip pocket
Condition:Great condition 200 year old dress! One repair on the back skirt; bleaching/fading throughout textile; very sturdy condition for display or study
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beulahmae
This is so cool! Approaching 200 years old, still wearable, and still cute: ) True style is timeless.
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