This cotton dress has lace trim on the standing collar, bodice front, cuffs, and skirt hem. The bodice is layered, with the top layer having embroidery. The underlayer of the bodice has an inset of embroidered cotton displaying a Greek key pattern. The three-quarter length sleeves have a close fitting undersleeve and a kimono style oversleeve. The skirt is layered and has a flounce at the hem to create fullness. It also has the same embroidery seen in the bodice. Features that are indicative of the 1890s are the hourglass silhouette, the full skirt, and the embroidery.