The illusion of a small wiast is created with tucks at the shoulders which are drawn into shirring at the center front waist.  The bodice is mounted on a form fitting lining.  The lining alone may be used as a pattern for a popular variation from the fan front.  The long form fitting sleeves may be made with or without a cap.  The bodice is boned and closes in the back with hooks and eyes.

The original fabric was a black cotton sateen.

The lined and lightly boned front closing bodice is gather into a drop shouldered yoke.  The style, with the bodice and skirt attached to the same waistband, is called a "round dress"  The #PP702 under sleeved works well with this style of sleeve. 

The original appears to have been made in the late 1820's or early 1830's when the sleeves were full.  After full sleeve fell from favor around 1836, the sleeves on the dress were banded down.  The pelerine capelet is worn with the full sleeves.

This sheer cotton dress comes with bishop sleeves, over-sleeves and a high lining. 

The skirt is the classic full riding skirt the darts at the knees and longer on the left side and front to hide the fee.  When walking the extra length is draped around the right hip and fastened at the center back waist with a button and ribbon loop.

The trowsers are worn instead of a petticoat.  The trowsers are not worn without the skirt.

The bodice is the traditional form fitting, fully darted and high collared style worn with tailored skirts.

The full skirt is gathered into a flattering point at the waist front and back.  Two pockets, one large in the back and another in the front for your watch make the a practical dress.

This delicate, doll-like ensemble is made of fine white batiste, Valenciennes lace and silk ribbon.  An open square neck is an option worn in the afternoon or evening.  The skirt is a gored underskirt of unbleached muslin with a white batiste ;ruffle overlay.  The bustle is created at the hips by the drapery.

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Historical notes included with the pattern.