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Gigot Sleeved
c 1830


Wonderful print. This must be the largest sleeved dress I have handled.


Cataloguing


Day Dress roller printed on white cotton twill weave ground with rows of sprays of pink and mauve full blown roses, rose buds and green and beige leaves, alternating with rows of morning glory in similar colours, having low V neck with three pleats from shoulders to waist, central rouleau trim seam, highish waist with waistband, the back with brass hooks and eyes, embroidered buttonhole on waistband, huge puffed sleeves tapering to wrist, rouleau trimmed at shoulder and cuff, full gathered and cartridge pleated skirt, the bodice and lower hem lined with white cotton, shoulder to hem 53 in; 1.35 cm;. bust 34 in; 86 cm; waist 28 in; 72 cm;


Condition


Looks very fresh and pretty. The front bodice is fine but the front skirt has some light brown stains, almost light tea coloured. 4 x 4 in; 5 x 3 in ;5 x 3 in; 3 x 1 1/2 in. The front left hand sleeve has a slight mark. The back bodice has some minor marks. There are about three areas of light brown markings to the back, the largest area is about 2 x 2 1/2 in. Also slight spotting on back. Ask for photos of markings. I would imagine a conservator may be able to remove or reduce the markings.