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A French Evening Bolero In Fuschia Wool Embroidered With Sequins Circa 1940

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Circa 1938/1942 France Amazing evening bolero, possibly Haute Couture Worth (oral transmission of the progeny), made of fuschia wool twill Circa 1938/1942. Curved bolero with scabbard marking the hips, with diagonal cut in diamonds. Officer collar and long sleeves densely embroidered with black silk fringes and paillons, with baroque and hispanic design. Pointed front leg highlighted by a black wool bias and closing in the back with bells buttons covered in the same (one button missing), snap fasteners buttons on the wrists. Unlined, collector’s piece with a few holes of moths. Good structural condition. Measurement: Equivalent French size 38 Height front 66 cm, Height at the back 59.5 cm, Shoulders 34 cm, Chest 86 cm , Hips 88 cm.
  • Dimensions:
    Marked Size: Equivalent French size 38 (NA)
  • Style:
    1940 (Of the Period)
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. A few moth holes but good general condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Toulon, FR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU633311455682
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