From jailagracedunearchiduchesse.tumblr.com; the image was made darker and contrast increased by gogm. Isolated blotches throughout image repaied with Photoshop by gogm.
This crinoline dress is adorned with huge scallop-edged bows and the sleeves are set very low on the shoulders raising a question about how the bodice is supported.
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