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Late 1930s Couture Black Silk Lace Gown with Caviar Sequin Floral Tracery

About the Item

This exquisite late 1930s couture gown is unmarked as to maker, however, it is undoubtedly of the highest quality: The black silk lace is trimmed with velvet at straps and decolletage and is covered entirely with a beautiful, hand-sewn green, white, red and yellow tracery and floral pattern in the smallest of sequins. Slight gather at center of bust. Pink tulle crinoline petticoat sold separately.
  • Dimensions:
    Marked Size: 6 (US)
  • Style:
    Classic Hollywood (Of the Period)
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Pristine condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Gresham, OR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU503503663
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