#1240   Empire Dress   c. 1810-1815

United States  

Materials: Sheer India cotton muslin, cotton white work embroidery, bobbin lace.

Condition: Good to excellent. There are very minor brown spots and four 1/2" breaks in the muslin at the embroidered border area. 

Measurements: Shoulders, 15"; bust, 34"; waist, 30"; shoulder-waist, 11";  sleeve L, 27"; shoulder-hem , 52". 

Comments: Exquisite border embroidery. A charming half-round pocket is inset under the right breast.