Woman's dress, likely for nursing. Print. Orange, green, black and white print on a blue background. 1 printed pattern piece; closures underneath bust area. Number of closures around back of neck, forming on the shoulder to the front of arm as well. Also four open belt loops. Vertical strips of glossy satin weave throughout material. Stand up band collar. Yoke overlay of knotted designs in yellowish cord. Closure with hook and eye along back of neck continuing along left shoulder and down left side of breast, ending above the waist. Material covering bossom pulls aside to reveal underlaying built in front closing corset with boning. Built-in corset with boning has hook and eye closure and several ties. Band collar. Leg of mutton sleeves with slit at end and closed with a hook and eye. Cuffs are slit. Gathered panel in back of dress creates fullness. Hand mended and reinforced. Two reinforced parallel vertical slits behind and on either side of rear gathered panel (for belt?) Hand sewn repairs in brown thread throughout. Small green band on inside of hem. Dress panel beneath yoke has hook & eye closure 11" in length. Satin weave striping in texture of material. Neck to waist 18"; neck width 14". Color: ML
