The front of a sheer white crinoline gown consisting of a short bodice embellished with a triangle of whitework embroidery that finishes at a point centre front of the waist. The skirt has festoons of whitework in loops around the hem

Back view of the white gauze 1860s dress showing the long full sleeves, the triangular shape of embroidery at the back of the bodice and the continuation of the whitework around the hem of the broad skirt

This is not a black and white photograph but is, in fact, the sheerest of white gauze #1860s crinoline gowns, pictured over a black form to showcase the whitework embellished fabric. It is ghostly and gorgeous. Sold via #daguerreauctions #FashionHistory 🗃️🪡