The first is circa 1800/10s, of fine cream muslin with point ground lace inserts to bodice and sleeves with fine scrolling cream embroidery of roses and foliage, with embroidered oak leaves to hem, high empire-line bust, with fine lace inserts to side seams with a small darn to side of skirt, otherwise in very good condition; the second is circa 1820s with a woven self patterning leaf design, with a gathered empire-line bust, with long sleeves and flounces to the hem; together with a fine muslin chemise. (3)
The first is circa 1800/10s, of fine cream muslin with point ground lace inserts to bodice and sleeves with fine scrolling cream embroidery of roses and foliage, with embroidered oak leaves to hem, high empire-line bust, with fine lace inserts to side seams with a small darn to side of skirt, otherwise in very good condition; the second is circa 1820s with a woven self patterning leaf design, with a gathered empire-line bust, with long sleeves and flounces to the hem; together with a fine muslin chemise. (3)
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