AUSTRIAN DIRNDL, Black Cotton, White Apron, cheapest Lacing w Chains, Size 34 = US 4, RhinestoneMetal Hooks, Oktoberfest, "Froschgoscherln"

a beautiful TRACHTEN DIRNDL DRESS IN BLACK COTTON with tiny White Floral and SOLID WHITE APRON (Polyester)

The Bodice is lined in Black Cotton, all edges and seams piped in White

a grand front with CHAIN LACING and Rhinestones in the Metal Hooks.

Neckline decorated with "Froschgoscherln" = "frog mouth" - the ruched neckline border, pleated and folded, also looks like a snapdragon. Evolved from the 16th cty "ruff"

The Skirt waist is pleated, an inside pocket on the right hand side. Loops to secure the apron strings.
and gives the bottom

The bottom hem is also piped in white which stiffens the skirt bottom somewhat to have more body.

by "GAMSBOCK LEDER & TRACHT" Austria/Germany

Size is given as 34 = US 4
Actual Measurements are:
armpit to armpit 17" (34" bust)
waist 28"
length of skirt 27"

VINTAGE, in excellent condition

PS the pictures were taken indoors and have a slight yellow hue, the dirndl is black & white. cheapest