Late Edwardian Floral printed Windowpane Cotton Dress, XS

Dates to the early 1900s

Fabricated in a sheer cotton dobby windowpane plaid with a soft pink floral print

Trimmed in lace at the neckline, sleeves, waist and skirt

Pouter pigeon/S-silhouette

Short puffed sleeves

Three Stays inside of the waist

Beautiful lace insets throughout skirt

Fastens down center back with tiny mother of pearl buttons and a hook and eye at the waist

Maker: unknown

Condition: Good/Very good. This is sturdy and wearable with a few small issues. There are a few small scattered holes on the back panel and one larger 1/4” hole on the skirt. An older 1”x1/2” repair to the front of the skirt. Repairs to two of the buttonholes were made. See photos. Freshly soaked and line dried, arrives clean and ready to wear.

Measurements: The measurements below are the actual measurements of the garment. Please allow for ease. Whenever possible the best way to insure a good fit is by comparing the measurements to that of a similar garment in your closet.

Size: looks to best suit a modern XXS/XS. Please use measurements below.

Shoulder: 13.5”

Bust: 37”- 38”

Waist: 24”

Hip: full (51”-52”)

Sweep: 154”

Length from Shoulder to bottom waist seam: 16”

Length from Bottom waist seam to Hem: 37.5” in front 40” at center back

Sleeve length: 8.5” underarm 12” overarm

Sleeve Opening: 9”

Model is 5’3” with a 31” Bust, 25.5” waist and 36” low hip

Has not been clipped on model. Shown worn with shapewear to cinch waist a little and a slip.

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