Antique French pure cotton child's dress, white work, order corol stitch, pleats

order Antique French child's pure cotton dress.
About 17" long, 11" across chest when laid flat.
3 sets of vertical pleats on front bodice each with a row of perfectly sewn corol stetch running down centre.
Lace trim around neck and armholes.
Frill about 7½" deep with 3 rows of horizontal pleats and 3½" of broderie anglaise.
5 mother of pearl buttons on back hidden placket, one button missing.
From a collector of antique childrens' clothing , all dating end 19th century and very early 20th century.
All were well stored and most were unused.
Washed and ironed, found 2 pin head holes on back (photographed).

26g