Antique Edwardian Two-Piece Summer Dress, ca. 1903 #antiker-mantel and a refined sculptural quality

and a refined sculptural quality

while the interior is lined with soft silk and finished along the edges with delicate pleated tulle

making this ensemble a remarkable survivor of its time

flows behind the wearer with dramatic effect

and croquet rackets offers a rare and immersive insight into 19th‑century society

Antique Edwardian Two-Piece Summer Dress, ca. 1903 #antiker-mantel and a refined sculptural qualityThis charming Edwardian twopiece summer dress, dating to around 1903, is a beautifully preserved example of early 20thcentury lightweight cotton fashion. Made from a thin, printed cotton fabric, the ensemble features a delicate pattern of light blue flowers and leaves on a pale groundan unmistakable hallmark of warmweather Edwardian daywear. The bodice is distinguished by a high neckline crafted from bobbin lace (or crocheted lace), which continues as