Antique Edwardian Cotton Lawn Tea Dress Pintucks Net Lace High Collar XXS 1900s For Sale

Details • High pintucked collar edged in lace • Net and lace insertion panels on the bodice • Dense pintucking on the bodice and sleeves • Pointed cuffs and a pintucked hem band • Ribbonwork floral rosette at the neckline - very cute! • Fitted waistband with gathered skirt • Metal hook and snap closures at the back • Sheer, fine cotton lawn • No label, so please go by the measurementMeasurement (laid flat) • Waist: about 11\" across, about 22\" aroundThe waist is very small, so this suits an XXS/XS, a display form, or collectors. Cotton lawn has no give, so please check all measurements before buying.Condition: Fair to good for its age. Overall the dress is bright and intact, and the construction and lace are lovely, but it has age wear. Flaws, all shown in photos: 1. A split with fraying in the back waistband at the closure 2. Two small spots of something stuck to the fabric 3. A few tiny holes in the lawn, mostly near the shoulders 4. Very slight yellowing on the sleeves, barely noticeableUnrepaired. The waistband should be stabilized before any wear. Gently oxygen-bleached to brighten, with no damage observed. Best suited to collectors, display, or costume use. Antique cotton is fragile, so please handle gently and avoid washing.289 OBO 🤍