Hand Embroidered Dress & Sweater
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Hand Embroidered Dress & Sweater
About the Item
Cut from an antique Chinese shawl the appliqués on this outfit are just spectacular quality. All hand embroidered in the most beautiful color palette, they are just stunning when applied to the simple black cashmere cardigan and black crepe dress.
Wear them together for the most dramatic visual impact, or separate them and wear the sweater with other pieces in your wardrobe. These are two very unusual and well crafted pieces of vintage clothing. The cashmere sweater is quite plain, no buttons, lined in black silk, and the cuffs and the hem have been turned under for a snug fit in the style of Helen Bond Carruthers. The appliqué is only on the left front of the sweater, continuing over the shoulder with a large white rose at the center back.
The sleeveless black crepe dress has a scoop neckline, fitted waist and a metal zipper at the center back. The appliqué covers the entire left side of the dress with lush flowers and birds matching the sweater perfectly. The dress itself is of average quality but I doubt if anyone will ever notice.
There is one loose piece of embroidery on the back of the sweater, aside from that these two pieces are in excellent condition. They are part of a collection from a Southern lady who appliquéd the sweaters for herself, her family and her friends.
Measurements;
Sweater
Shoulders 18"
Bust 40"
Waist 32"
Sleeve 15"
Length 20"
Dress
Bust 36"
Waist 26"
Hips 38"
Length shoulder to hem 38"
- Dimensions:Marked Size: 6 (US)
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Material Notes:Casmere, crepe, silk appliques
- Condition:Excellent.
- Seller Location:New Hope, PA
- Reference Number:Seller: F16-0841stDibs: AU09082347114
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