~~~ Pretty French Bebe Muslin Costume with Bonnet ~~~
Directory: Archives: Collectibles: Dolls and Figures: Pre 1900: Item # 1439854
Please refer to our stock # 899 when inquiring.
To this most beautiful muslin dress belongs a matching high brim bonnet and would fit well for one of your favorite French or German doll about around 18" / 19" ( 46 - 48 cm ) and you will never find such the same outfit again.
Most hand sewn of fine muslin and light blue silk , fully hand ornate with beautiful and romantic look details ...... has longer front part and back withn small pleats and lovely lace decoration . The long sleeves has fine ornate wrist with small lace .
The back side has ruffled decoartion around the neckline and closure with hooks and eyes. Lovely skirt with rows of French lace which are covered a light blue silk row and a muslin row as well . Finally ornate a beautiful light blue silk ribbon sash with large bows the waistline .
The lovely dress is inside fine lined with soft cream muslin and a pretty slip !
The matching stiffened bonnet has an wire rack inside so that he would hold so always in perfect form . Ruffled parts at head and an typical French high brim with lot of hand embroidered muslin and cream silk loop at front . Finally ornate with same silk ribbon as the dress and an touch of wonderful wax flowers at back . The bonnet is inside lined with muslin............
The complete outfit has generally excellent fabric condition from 19th. century around 1880 , note small different color but all not disturbing and bring along the special look ..... Total length from neck to hem ............ 12" ( 31 cm ) Shoulder to shoulder .................. 5" ( 13 cm ) Waist around ....................... circa 14" ( 36 cm )