wedding nightdress

Summary

White lawn. Scalloped neckline scooped out at back and V shaped at front, slit at base of V and short slit on left shoulder joined by worked bars. Large motif in openwork and satin stitch representing foliage wreath and bow at centre front. Worked buttonholes above bust for ribbon to slot through. Short sleeves cut slightly longer at underarm, edge scalloped, openwork motif at outside. See also Wedding Dress 1974.24/8 plus other wedding items 1974.24/8