This charming Victorian night dress is, despite its generous bust and waist size, probably meant for a teen age girl or smaller woman. The narrowness of the armhole is quite confining for a modern figure. 18 pearl buttons secure the front, bordered by parallel rows of openwork embroidered lace. The lace also circles the neck and lower sleeve. The neck is fastened with a ribbon (modern) threaded through two button holes. There is minor fading on the shoulders and 3-4 (1-2 millimeter size) brown spots. There is a small pull, not a tear, in the yoke in the back. The back is about 6 inches longer than the front creating a slight train. It would make a wonderful display piece or addition to a victorian textile collection.
Measurements:
Bust: 40 inches
Waist: 41 Inches
Hips: 43-44 inches
Armhole seam: 15 inches around
Shoulders: 15-16 inches across back
Length front neck to newest hem: 49 inches
Length back 56.5 inches
Arm length shoulder seam to lace edging: 20 inches
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Product code: Victorian Antique Night Dress newest