Presenting two Edwardian snow white light weight sheer lawn cotton tea gowns garden summer dresses dating to the early 1900's - 1910. Front embellished with either machine lace embroidery and either valenciennce lace. Long fitted sleeves with fancy cuffs. Both have back closures and both have no lining. Large sizes.

LEFT TO RIGHT
LEFT DRESS
One piece in construction. Bodice is embellished with wide vertical valenciennes lace alternating pin tucks. Tapered long sleeves with fancy wide cuffs with accents. Back small shell mother of pearl buttons alternating with hook and eye closure. Skirt has upper long pin tucks with valencienne lace inserts at base with pin tucks. Skirt has no lining. Bodice has no lining.

CONDITION
Good condition. No stains. Small holes in back of bodice and tiny hole is skirt. Rust around to metal hook closures. Seam has been let out decades ago above waist band. Laundered and ironed. Sturdy and strong and wearable.

APPROXIMATE MEASUREMENTS
BODICE:
Bust 44"
Waist 35"
Sleeve length 18"
Across back of shoulders 16-1/2"
Front length from shoulder to hem 65"

LEFT TO RIGHT
RIGHT DRESS
Two piece blouse and skirt. They came together but are not a match. Blouse is embellished with skillfully done hand embroidered flowers and leaves with valencienne lace inserts. Long tapered sleeves with fancy cuffs with small pin tucks. Back shell mother of pearl button closure. Skirt has vertical rows of valencienne inserts ending with an arrangement forming a bow. Skirt has no lining. Bodice has no lining.
Label in skirt reads Marquise.

CONDITION
Good condition. Small yellow stain and small darn mend in skirt. No holes. Bodice is very good. Laundered and pressed. Sturdy and strong and wearable.

APPROXIMATE MEASUREMENTS
BODICE:
Bust 36"
Waist 48"
Sleeve length 24-1/2"
Across back of shoulders 16"

SKIRT:
Waist 29"
Length 40"

ERA
1900 to 1910

MATERIAL TYPE
Sheer Lawn cotton

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