Dress

2013.002.001

Dress
Dress

Dimensions

15 in. W x 55 in. L Item (Overall)

Width listed is shoulder to shoulder.

Description
This dress is made of black and white gingham checked cotton. The gingham check is 1/4 inch squares with a small red design in the white areas. The dress is made with a fitted bodice, long sleeves and a back zipper. The collar is made of a 3/4 inch gingham check material that is gathered into tiny pleats for a ruffled effect. The dropped waist is connected to a full gathered skirt. The bottom of the skirt has an 8-inch wide lining of pellon. The bottom 12 inches of the skirt has water stains throughout.

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