CIRCA 1880, EXQUISITE LAWN CHRISTENING GOWN W/VALENCIENNE LACE. A superb early lawn gown decorated profusely with Whitework embroidery and the gown also has numerous fine ruffles edged with tiny whitework embroidery. These early translucent lawn gowns were very special , they were usually adorned with elaborate designs and lots of ruffles. The gown has tiny smocking or pin tucking in between the whitework. The gown also has two shaped ties at the back. This is quite a lavish gown that came from a important collection.A few very tiny pinholes, totally minor. In good strong condition, the gown has been laundered.We have some slips here and so might be able to match the gown.A lovely gown for the collector or for a doll.
Item #AL1634
