This hole is underneath a layer of lace - this is looking at the tear from the backside. You can't see it from the front. 
These are the two rips/tears at the bottom of the dress
A small hole on part of the tucked area
A hole on the sleeveI hope to start on repairs sometime in the near future.
Even with rips and tears, it is a beautiful gown!
ReplyDeleteNonna, do you have MP's Grandmother's Hope Chest. There is a similar CG that is dated 1880.
ReplyDeleteI have an 1870 CG. I used silk organza and sandwiched the silk on either side of the worn parts/tears.~janet g