c1900s 3D White Embroidered Lace on Fine Silk Net Top w Elaborate Sleeves designer-hardy-amies The waist is detailed with

The waist is detailed with soft gathered drapes of the fabric and it is nipped in to create shape

I am in absolute love with this dress

The skirt is cut on the bias and ends in a ruffle that picks up on the cut of the cape detail

Rousteing embraced extremes of silhouette

c1900s 3D White Embroidered Lace on Fine Silk Net Top w Elaborate Sleeves designer-hardy-amies The waist is detailed withI am not sure that I have ever seen in person a more beautiful example of the type of 3D embroidery and lace work that was being done during this time period. The top is truly a work of art and it is in remarkable condition for its age. It is made out of very fine and light silk netting that is backed in a white muslin. This layered effect gives the top its first bit of depth. Onto the netting 3D embroidery work has been done to add more depth to the