Antique 1800s Victorian Infant Baby Gown Dress with Slip, Silk Ribbon, Embroidered Floral Vines, fits 18 inch chest
Antique 1800s Victorian Infant Baby Gown Dress with Slip, Silk Ribbon, Embroidered Floral Vines, fits 18 inch chest
ERA: True vintage baby dress from the 1800s
MEASUREMENTS: The dress is 31 inches long, 9 inches across the shoulders, 22 inches around the chest - best suited for 18 to 20 inch actual chest size. Slip is 31 inches long, 22 inches around chest (best suited for 20 inch chest)
MATERIAL: cotton, lace, silk ribbon
LABEL: none
CLEANING: Hand washed and hung to dry
Fine white cotton batiste bay dress with full gathered body and slip. Embroidered floral vine on the neckline with lace on the neck and openwork below it. Pale blue silk ribbon through the lace on the neck, ties in back. The sleeves are gathered on the ends with embroidery, lace trim. The body of the gown is gathered and very full. 2 buttons on the back. The slip has lace around the neck and gathered cotton trim on the hem with embroidered flowers. There is a small heart applique on the chest with an embroidered 'E' on it. 1 button on the back opening.
CONDITION: Excellent condition.