Christening Gown with Long Ties

c.1900

A beautiful and sturdy gown. When loose, the long ties reach all the way to the hem. They can be tied at the side (pictured), back, or front,  adaptable for different sizes and different styles. Teardrop-shape embellishments in the lace are found throughout, on the rounded yoke, the sleeve cuffs, and twice around the hem, with narrow rows of pintucks between each band of insertion. Closes in back with three sweet hidden mother of pearl buttons.  Embellishments at the hem measure 8 full inches. The cotton ties are long and luxuriously wide, at 35 x 6-1/2 inches each. Each concludes with a lovely band of lace.  Made with care and made to hold up. French seams, machine stitches.  Superb condition. #041503. #185.00.

MEASUREMENTS

Top of shoulder to hem:  45  inches.

Shoulder seam to shoulder seam:   8 inches 

Sleeve length:  6-1/2 inches.

Underarm chest circumference:  26 inches.

Neck circumference:  12  inches.

Underarm chest circumference: 21 inches.

Armhole circumference:  8-1/2 inches.

Sleeve cuff circumference:  6-1/2 inches

Hem circumference:  64 inches.