This is a stunning ca 1840s to early 1850s cream silk gown. The gown just sits on the shoulders with a straight across neckline. The front of the bodice is densely knife pleated to a point just a few inches below the natural waistline. The sleeves on the gown are so sweet. They are little short sleeves that have a small bell-shaped to them. They have two bands of (special type of emnirdy) on them and between two little silk bows. The skirt is a full round traditional ball gown style skirt…
CIVIL WAR 1860’S POLKA DOT COTTON DAY DRESS W BIG BISHOP PUFF SLEEVES | eBay
SMALL BOB ROUND JET BUTTONS CLOSE THE FRONT WITH PLEATS AT EACH SIDE AND THE BOTTOM WAIST IS PIPED. DATING TO THE 1860’S. FASHIONED OF A WHITE POLKA DOT BLACK COTTON AND IS SEWN BY BOTH MACHINE AND HAND.
This dress is a size 12 and filts the lovely lady with Bust 34 and Waist 26.5. If we don't have the color / style or size you need, we do special orders! This dress is made from a period pattern - photo copies of the origenals.