Romantic trained battenburg Lace gown and a glorious original circa 1905 to 1910 ladys fashionable one piece dress with handmade tape lace battenburg.

This glorious trained ivory gown having short sleeves ending in a pointed accent, square neck edged in tulle, bodice trimmed with pale gold satin and a silk and velvet corsage. This gown has a flared skirt with a train.

The battenburg lace was made by stitching together plain cloth pre-made tapes into stylized floral and geometric patterns with threads simply twisted together like spider-like decorations formed by weaving over and under threads arranged like a spoke of a wheel.

CONDITION

In good condition, has not been laundered or pressed. Some oxidation storage discoloration on lace from decades of non use. Lining has shattered, splits to silk trim and must be replaced. Tears and broken brides, an easy fix, with the lace material still being strong. Could use a soaking to refresh and some knowledge of restoration to bring back the beauty of this gown.

APPROXIMATE MEASUREMENTS

A loose fitting Bust: 39",
Waist: 32",
Sleeve length - 12" to point accent,
Shoulder to bodice waist 16",
Across shoulder to shoulder seam 13-1/2"
From shoulder to front hem 60”,
From shoulder to back hem 69”.

Our antique textiles are collectible and are not new and not reproductions, and have lived a long and eventful life and sometimes developing flaws. 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.

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