This gown from Vintage Textiles is another classic example of the clothes worn by girls during the Regency era. It is surprisingly like those gowns I used as reference for L's "Jane Austen in Miniature" gown, the notable acceptation being the pointed details & the way the back ties but doesn't gather down to fit the growing child.
I'm especially curious about the buttons on either shoulder. What could they be for, are they pure decoration, a way of attaching something? Inquiring minds want to know!
I'm especially curious about the buttons on either shoulder. What could they be for, are they pure decoration, a way of attaching something? Inquiring minds want to know!
clipped from www.vintagetextile.com
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Many of these prints look so modern! I'm always amazed at them.
ReplyDeleteStunning dress!
ReplyDeleteMaybe the buttons are for an apron? to help the shoulders stay up? (just a thought)
ReplyDeleteMight the buttons be for "leading strings"?
ReplyDelete(I came across your blog from reading the Doctor's blog.)
I second the suggestion that the buttons are for leading strings. Though I like the idea about an apron as well.
ReplyDeletethis gown is so delicate and well preserved ! wonderful blog by the way!
ReplyDeleteSophie
This dress is so cute (:
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