This Dress was presented in the March 1860 Peterson's Magazine as the New High Body,
This Dress was presented in the March 1860 Peterson's Magazine as the New High Body, being the short waisted round body bodice. Requires 8 yards of main 44-45" fabric and 3 yards of 44-45" lining for upper body and hem facing. Packaged 2 sizes per pattern---sizing is based  on wearer being corseted.