Antique 1910s White Battenburg or Princess Tape Lace Bridal Dress Jacket Gold_Silk_Dress The dress is comprised of

The dress is comprised of silk taffeta and has a feminine silhouette designed to accentuate the curves of an hourglass figure

At the back

would best fit US size 2-4

Originally retailed in Beales of Bournemouth -a high end British department store- is in excellent condition except for some very minor bead loss which has been replaced

The key feature however is undoubtedly the magnificently structured mermaid style fishtail hem

Antique 1910s White Battenburg or Princess Tape Lace Bridal Dress Jacket Gold_Silk_Dress The dress is comprised ofThis exquisite 1900 1910s white battenburg or princess tape lace dress jacket is of exceptional quality and craftsmanship and is increasingly scare in this condition. The entire piece is made up of handmade tape lace, a unique style of lace making that was introduced at the end of the 19th century. In particular, Belgium lace incorporated floral and leaf patterns into the intricate designs and it is reputed to be called princess lace because the