EDWARDIAN CUTWORK WHITEWORK LINEN DRESS, 1912

Description: EDWARDIAN CUTWORK WHITEWORK LINEN DRESS, 1912Edwardian white linen walking dress with skillfully hand stitched cutwork with embroidered twigs and leaves in raised satin stitches, scrolls and eyelet openwork with intricate hand done lace fillings on front bodice, skirt, and sleeves. Dress has a slight train in back. Dating to the Edwardian 1908's period. One piece in construction. Blouse has a net lace neck line with pin tucks, outer ¾ sleeves adorned with fine scalloped edging with inner long net sleeves with pin tucks. Back hook and eye crochet button closures. Bodice and skirt have no lining. Still retaining it museum catalog identification number on a sewn in label at top closure as well as string tag. Deaccessioned from the Rochester Strong Museum collection. CONDITION In very good antique condition with very few imperfections consistent with it's age. Bodice has small seam/dart separated in front at waist. Very small rip at waist back by buttons. 4 crochet buttons are missing in back closure. There are no underarm discoloration, no repairs, and sturdy and strong and wearable. APPROXIMATE MEASUREMENTS Bust 38"Waist 32"Sleeve length - outer sleeve 20". Inner sleeve 26” Across back of shoulders 14" Front length from shoulder to waist 16" Shoulder to hemline front 61-1/2” Shoulder to hemline back 64”. Our antique textiles are collectible and are not new and not reproductions, and have lived a long and eventful life and sometimes developing flaws. Therefore, use and wear should be expected with these items, unless stated in description. We do not launder or dry clean unless stated in listing, and most times have been in storage for many decades picking up old age storage oxidation spots. Every effort has been made to describe our items as accurately as possible including flaws and imperfections to the best of our ability, to give the buyer an accurate description. As condition and description is largely based on personal opinion, we ask that you look at the photos carefully and decide. We are happy to answer any questions about this item. Insurance has been added to postage handling charges over $100.00 value. International Buyers Please Note: ... Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility and cannot be held responsible for delays in shipping or customs. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying. These charges are normally collected by the delivering freight (shipping) company or when you pick the item up do not confuse them for additional shipping charges. We do not mark merchandise values below value or mark items as gifts' - US and International government regulations prohibit such behavior. Clearing customs can delay delivery of packages. I ship promptly but cannot be held responsible for delays in shipping and customs delays.Item: Dress 270 - pg 3/23

Price: 750 USD

Location: Franklinville, New York

End Time: 2024-10-27T15:00:24.000Z

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