Net Dress with Scroll Embroidery

Origsize: 16" W x 47" H

Origsize: 16" W x 47" H

Name/Title

Net Dress with Scroll Embroidery

Entry/Object ID

1996.C.098

Description

V neck net dress with 13 small vertical tucks across the top to the bottom of the neckline. Extensive scroll threadwork on the bodice with a central design at the bustline and leaves extending out to the sides, top and one to the waistline. Gathered at the waist with a double layer of netting. Drop shoulder with sleeves going to the elbow of net with a medallion pattern toward the hem. Lower portion has extensive threadwork in a floral and leaf pattern. Double 10" ruffles that have a 3" difference. B. Underskirt. Possibly may not go with the dress. Polished cotton cumberbun is gathered in the front middle with edging showing, wraps just over the side seam and has a ruffled turned edge. There are hook and eyes underneath the cumberbun that aren't able to attach as they are positioned. Polished cotton skirt has a narrow waistband and scalloped hem. 15" lace panel with medallions and vertical lines at the bottom ends just above the hem

Dimensions

Width

16 in

Length

47 in

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Event

Wedding