Antique White Lacy Nightgown or Maxi Dress - L shawl neck dress 1910s-early 1920s

1910s-early 1920s

still joined together

Curls are wool overlaid with satin and top-stitched like quilting

View 1 and 3 have collar

Antique White Lacy Nightgown or Maxi Dress - L shawl neck dress 1910s-early 1920sAntique white cotton nightgown makes a cool and feminine summer maxi dress. Ankle length gown has a square neckline and elbow length sleeves all cut in one piece, and is trimmed at the front and sleeves with bobbin lace. The same cotton lace has been inserted below the neckline at front and back as well as at the shoulders. Some pintucks are the only obvious difference between front and back. Fabric is white cotton, with cotton lace. It's a custom