1900s Bedouin Embroidered Gown
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1900s Bedouin Embroidered Gown
About the Item
This is a spectacular and rare piece. I acquired it and was told that it was 1900s - very early 1920s though I suspect there is the possibility it is even earlier. All the pattern you see is meticulously hand embroidered and the edges all done as well. The detail work is all finely embroidered by hand - you can see the tie offs on the reverse side (pictured). It's very rare and has the most fascinating tribal quality to part of the design at the edges. The main fabric is a heavy weight silk - one of the heaviest I have ever encountered yet it still has a ton of drape. I love the hand made crocheted ties at the neck. They are the same flowers as in the design of the dress but a 3D version. Huge kimono bell sleeves add the final touch. Some fabulous girl would have spent hours upon hours upon hours to create this and it shows in every stitch. It is of museum quality and quite fantastic.
Bust: 21" flat across the back from side seam to side seam
Waist: free
Hips: free
Sleeves: 27" at their longest point
Armhole at seam: 14" in diameter
Shoulders: approx 16"
Total length: 52" from shoulder to bottom hem
The sizing is somewhat deceptive. It is generous through the body but its cut narrow through the shoulders and under the arms and there is no zipper to help. Please take that into account. It is not pinned on the size 4-6 mannequin.
The dress is unlined and slips over the head to wear. It should be dry cleaned upon your cleaners recommendations when cleaned again in the future. There are a few scuff marks to the silk here and there and there is a small well done repair near the hem where a heel might have nicked it at some point. Small portions of the seams here and there have been re-enforced, but all these minor repairs looks to have been done many many years ago so it has been left as is. For its age its near mint.
Any of our garments can be purchased directly from the Shrimpton Couture website. Layaway is available, we have a full return policy and items are shipped boxed and freshly cleaned!
- Dimensions:Marked Size: SML-MED (US)
- Period:
- Material Notes:Silk
- Condition:Excellent.
- Seller Location:Rockwood, CA
- Reference Number:Seller: E1581stDibs: AU10060712815
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