Antique Edwardian Crochet Layered Crochet Voile & Gauze Cotton Dress with vest

Antique Edwardian Tulle Crochet Formal 2piece Dress Vest Cotton Voile Skirt

Era:

Early 1900s

When I see the photo this reminds me of a christening gown. With all the fancy crochet lace and embroidery I’m assuming I was used for a formal occasion.

Vest measurements:

21 inch pit to pit

17 inch length at longest point

Dress Measurements:

36-38 inch bust

37 inch waist to hem

48 inches shoulder to hem

Features:

Back closure

Integrated “corset” waist trainer with boning.

Vest has single snap button closure

Dress closes in back right side with snap button closure.

Layered skirt with heavy crochet lace.

Skirt has embroidery

The disclosure: this item has not been laundered and May have a storage odor. Dry cleaning is the sole responsibility of the buyer.

The front of the dress has a 2 small holes see photo #10.

The back of dress has a {water stain?} above the hem.

The neckline looks unfinished. see photo #11. When vest is on the dress you can not tell. See photo #12

Found 2 pinholes in the tulle bodice.

The dress is an oatmeal color the color is pretty consistent throughout although there are darker variations in the crochet on the right side.

All aforementioned is consistent with the age of the dress.

Please ask questions this is a hard to describe piece so I’m happy to help by providing additional info and or photos.