Ca. 1903-1904 Afternoon Gown in printed cotton

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​This 2-piece gown, consisting of a separate bodice with a boned foundation, and a tiered skirt, was created based on a ca. 1904 printed cotton gown (sold privately), as well as similar gowns of 1904 (see antique sketches included below).   The gown design is typical of the fashions for fancy afternoon or reception gowns of late 1903 or 1904.  Over 16 metres of lace edging was used.  

I mostly custom-drafted the skirt, but did adapt the bodice from existing 1904 sewing patterns in my collection, with several alterations and changes to better reflect the style of the original antique gown.  Also included here are photos of the gown inside-out, showing the interior construction.   Click on individual photos to see captions. 

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