#6598 $275
Cotton print day dress, late 19th century
Everyday clothing that has survived in good condition is often the most difficult to find. Such clothing was usually worn until it died. This lovely cotton print day dress is an exemplar of late 19th clothing.
The high-waisted dress is fashioned from black cotton printed with pin stripes and circles. The front neckline is trimmed with white cotton lace. The dress closes in front with hidden hooks. The skirt is full in back and has walking pleats in front below the knees.
The condition is excellent.
It measures: 42" bust, 33" waist, 42" hip, 22" sleeve length, 14" from the shoulder to the waist, and 52" from the shoulder to the hem.
