white edwardian dress Size 4 Edwardian Dress

white edwardian dress Size 4 Edwardian Dress1900s Edwardian dress is an authentic antique gown in fair condition, best for display, portraiture, or restoration. It's a truly picturesque silhouette with a Gibson Girl's appeal to its pigeon breasted bodice, meticulous tucks & lace, and sweeping full skirt. There are V point wrists with lace trim, single broad pleats at the shoulders, and interior twill cotton "suspenders" built into the bodice to ensure a correct fit. The graceful effect finishes

1900s Edwardian dress is an authentic antique gown in fair condition, best for display, portraiture, or restoration. It's a truly picturesque silhouette with a Gibson Girl's appeal to its pigeon breasted bodice, meticulous tucks & lace, and sweeping full skirt. There are V-point wrists with lace trim, single broad pleats at the shoulders, and interior twill cotton "suspenders" built into the bodice to ensure a correct fit. The graceful effect finishes with two rich tiered gathers at the floor-length hem. A beautiful turn-of-the-century find!

Ladies' Size
4 to 5

Measurements
Bust up to 42, Waist 25, Hip up to 42; Shoulder to Shoulder 14, Sleeve Length 26.5, Neck to Waist 15.5, Neck to Hem 58 Inches

Era
1900s

Label
None, expertly made, very neatly done with machine seams and hand-finishing

Materials
Oyster white cotton, thin and slightly translucent with a fine visible cross-hatch effect to the weave; matching cotton crochet laces

Closure
Center back petite white crochet buttons, neck to waist, with hooks/eyes from waist to hip

Wear Recommendation
Wearable with caution primarily due to fragile points of stress

Condition
Fair

Condition Detail
Shows its age in many small ways, has occasional beige/rust specks and dots throughout (at least 30-35 and many are obvious), a pink dot at top of left shoulder, 1.5-inch vertical tears at both sides of back neck (some carefully repaired by hand), lowest bodice button missing, a small repaired tear at either wrist, 1-inch tear next to left elbow parallel to a tuck, the fullness at center back skirt may be an alteration

Washing Instructions
If necessary, cold hand wash, shape and dry flat, steam if needed or carefully press on medium-high setting, store folded

Please note: All measurements (bust - waist - hip) are the maximum body measurements that will fit the item. These measurements already have ease subtracted and they are not actual fabric widths. To get actual fabric widths add two inches at the bust - one inch at the waist and two inches at the hip.

Size listed is a modern size. Any available vintage size is noted in the Label description. Please remember vintage sizes and modern sizes can vary a great deal.

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