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Muslin Dress
c 1810

The finest muslin. Attractive cutwork cuffs and hem.


Cataloguing

The large scoop neck with drawstring to top turned edge, full bust with diagonal seams, high waist and fullish shoulders to the tapering sleeves culminating in a band with eyelet holes (for a ribbon), cutwork and applique cuffs, the hem similar, the back opening with a Dorset button and tightly gathered pleating to high waisted skirt.



Shoulder to hem 51 in/1.3 m



Bust 34 in/87 cm


Condition

Basically very good. The lower front skirt has three very small holes a little larger than a pinhead. The lower back has a little area of rust coloured marks 2 x 3 in/ 5 x 8 cm + one other small rust mark further down and a couple of small holes . The back opening has been further split to 21 in/54 cm. Ask for photos.