designed to support the fashionable full-skirted silhouette of the era
add a soft contrast to the structured silhouette
with only a small loss at one corner along the upper edge - an age‑appropriate imperfection that does not detract from its rarity or charm
Very nice decoration with machine made lace
Antique Lingerie Dress, America, ca. 1904 #antiquelingeriedress designed to support the fashionableThe lingerie dress, popular in Edwardian America around 1904, represents a delicate fusion of femininity, craftsmanship, and understated elegance. Originally designed as lightweight daywear for warmer months, these dresses were often worn for informal social occasions, garden parties, or leisurely strolls. Despite the name, a lingerie dress was not intimate apparel it was a fashionable outer garment made to resemble the soft, layered look of fine