This dress exemplifies the look from the late Edwardian era. At this time, the skirts became less full and the silhouette became more tubular. The sleeves still were a point of interest, but gone are the gathered leg of mutton and later bishop sleeves of the turn of the century.
This dress is made of blue-green silk faille with an intricate cut-work lace collar and cuffs. The pleated silk inset echos the sleeves. As you can see from the pictures, the delicate china silk has suffered dry rot.
