CHILD'S VICTORIAN PINK SILK DRESS, smocked neckline trimmed with satin ribbon rosette bows, scalloped silk mesh lace flounce finished with delicate satin stitching, softly gathered leg of mutton sleeves trimmed with pleated satin ribbon and bows at cuffs, full gathered skirt with double line of pleated satin ribbon around the waist, Hook and eye closures on the back with long flowing silk ribbon and bows to finish design. Fully lined with ultra-fine polished cotton. Circa 1895. Approximately 31" from shoulder to hemline.
Excellent condition with one small light stain on the front of skirt, a few pinholes on the back, otherwise clean and without damage or storage odors.
Provenance: Property deaccessioned by The Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts (MESDA), to benefit the collections and acquisitions funds.

Excellent condition with one small light stain on the front of skirt, a few pinholes on the back, otherwise clean and without damage or storage odors.