Textile - Early 20th C Lawn Needle Lace Dress

Historical information

Style 1910-1920's.

Significance

Exceptional needle lace border.

Physical description

White lawn dress with deep hem of needle lace and foliage whitework border above.
The needle lace is repeated as inserts on the short sleeves.
Drawn thread inserts at bodice, waist and both sides of bodice extending to skirt.
Pin tucks at shoulders.

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