Antique Cotton Lingerie Summer Dress, America, ca. 1913 #eveninggown or European textile heritage

or European textile heritage

There are some small holes on the side seams near the dropped waist gathers and the left side seam has some popped stitches

showing only subtle signs of wear consistent with age

Bust: ~ 36"

is a true masterpiece of craftsmanship

Antique Cotton Lingerie Summer Dress, America, ca. 1913 #eveninggown or European textile heritageThis delicate Edwardian summer dress, dating to around 1913 and originating from America, is a beautiful example of the periods celebrated lingerie dress style. These dresses take their name from the materials and techniques traditionally used in lingerie light cotton, airy lace, fine embroidery, and decorative piping all of which were originally associated with petticoats, chemises, and other intimate garments. Lingerie dresses were especially