dress

Cowper & Co, Manchester

Summary

Pale blue (faded to grey) silk, trimmed with Guipure lace. Bodice : High round neck. Front fastening with buttons. Fitted lining of glazed linen. Long sleeves with outer seam open at wrist. Sleeves lined with white silk. Neck and wrist edged with lace, sleeve with bow. Skirt : Back forming train, pleated. Waistband fastening left back. Lined with stiffened muslin. Basqued belt (short overskirt) : Waistband fastening centre front. Panels edged with ruched fabric and lace, large bow centre back, smaller bow centre front.