Antique 1910/20 French lace Nightgown pure linen Never used from wedding trousseau.

This full length gown is an exceptional vintage French nightgown ('chemise de nuit ") for the fine quality of the linen fabric and for hand made fine tape lace and hand sewn dress construction. 

Made of the finest whitest linen ,

-fine handmade lace insertion and trim, -hand done minute threadwork, 

-the finest pintucks on shoulders as well as 

-4 groupings of larger ones around the waist,and 

-tulle edging , 

this magnificent full length  nightgown beauty from edwardian Paris  was never used (Washed twice) 

CONDITION: is very good vintage.

MEASURES of the full length nightgown/ dress:

-SHOULDER TO SH:Cut at one with the body, (no shoulder seam) measures from edge of sleeve cap across to other sleeve edge: 28"

-Armpit to Armpit :22" if large pintucks are ironed flat to the shoulder,like they would have been at the time.

chest: to 42"

-Waist: uncut , the waist is delineated with 4 groups of 6 large pin tucks , (which also create the bustline)

to 40" waistline.

-total length From shoulder to hem: 50"1/2

-bottom hem width:69".

I  cannot truly assign an actual size to this  vintage item ,but have to  say that the full length gown is of an generous 'medium' to 'large' size uk 14/16 

Probably part of a wedding trousseau, I acquired this unique and rare textile at a flea market in the South of France last summer.

SHIPPING:

UK : I do combine multiple purchases. 

I send 1st or 2nd class signed for.

INTERNATIONAL BUYERS:

Combining will be done automatically if you buy multiple items.

I refund right after I ship.That assures the greatest accuracy in shipping costs and makes for a valuable transaction.If prefered , convo me for costs.

I send Tracked  and signed for International shipping so that you can be confident of the package being delivered.

If you like this vintage, please, visit my shop at Beldentel2 for more high quality selectively hand picked vintage items most acquired some 40 years ago from Continental Europe.

I AM ALWAYS AIMING FOR TROUBLE FREE TRANSACTIONS WITH LIKE MINDED COLLECTORS OF ANTIQUE/VINTAGE TEXTILE WHO KNOW HOW TO CARE FOR THEIR VERY SPECIAL ITEMS.

PLEASE,REMEMBER PICTURES ARE PART OF THE DESCRIPTION AND BE AWARE THE ITEM IS A PREVIOUSLY OWNED/( un)/USED ANTIQUE OR VINTAGE TEXTILE ITEM AND AS SUCH YOU SHOULD EXPECT AN ITEM WHICH DOES NOT LOOK NEW BOUGHT.

I do inspect each item carefully and make mention in the description and/or pictures of any major faults or imperfection  which could significantly affect wearability or take away from your pleasure to own such a beautiful item.

Thank you.