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Jean-Louis Scherrer Haute Couture Gray Chiffon Butterfly Bead Blouse - XS, 1970s

$600
£455.59
€521.01
CA$838.29
A$932.36
CHF 486.85
MX$11,345.81
NOK 6,217.80
SEK 5,831.20
DKK 3,888.47
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Ethereal and delicate, this blouse is light as a feather but still modest thanks to its perfectly-hued chiffon lining. In true French fashion, the butterflies are embellished with miniature sequins and beads that gently glint without being gaudy. Dove gray long sleeve blouse with banded pussy bow collar, lightly puckered shoulders, turnback cuffs and 4 decorative covered loop buttons at each wrist. Front covered button closure with top and bottom covered snaps and three hand-beaded/sequined black and silver butterflies at left breast. Lined in featherweight black chiffon with hand rolled and tacked edges. fabric: silk chiffon noteworthy: dry clean only alterations: none condition: very good with one faint 5mm mark on placket edge; completely concealed by pussy bow (see photos). measurements: shoulders: 14 ½” neckline circumference: 15” (closed) sleeve: 22” from shoulder, 15” from underarm sleeve circumference: 14” at upper arm, 7” at wrist bust: 34” waist: 32” length: 21” from shoulder, 14 ½” from underarm sweep: 34” bow tails: 1 ½” wide x 20” long label: Jean-Louis Scherrer (Paris); couture number 002251 size: no size tag present; comparable to modern size extra small
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  • Dimensions:
    Marked Size: none; comparable to size XS (US)Bust: 34 in (86.36 cm)Waist: 32 in (81.28 cm)Shoulder to Hem: 21 in (53.34 cm)
  • Style:
    Pussy Bow (In the Style Of)
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  • Material Notes:
    Seam allowance permits room for enlargement; fully let out, this blouse could comfortably fit up to a size small.
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. One faint 5mm mark on placket edge; completely concealed by pussy bow.
  • Seller Location:
    Tucson, AZ
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 0723.11.0051stDibs: LU86433601893

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