s1858_2 Ball or Party Dress, 1858 ------------------------- The material is of silk of any color to suit the wearer. The body and sleeves are trimmed with Limerick lace. The sleeves are looped up with two bows of ribbon, with long ends, to match the dress in color. The skirt is double, and is covered with Limerick lace. rem The pattern for the skirt is not given rem but should be fairly straightforward. ------ brought to you by La Couturière Parisienne (webmistress @marquise.de) http://www.marquise.de Copyright 1999, 2000 by A. Bender reproduction of any kind (including dress creation) forbidden, except for private, non-profit and educational purposes.