This beautiful evening dress dates from 1912. It’s made of lustrous silk satin with delicate cream and black lace overlays. The gown is beautifully made, most likely the work of a high-end dressmaker; a style such as this would have been suited to society receptions and balls. The dress has survived in remarkably fresh condition, having been stored in the same chest for over a century. The satin is strong, with hardly any staining or discolouration. The lace overlays on the bodice are also in good condition. The gauzy chiffon that makes up the bodice and under-sleeve structure has become brittle with time and is fraying around the edges, leaving some of the sequin decoration hanging loose.
Approximate Measurements
Bust – 36 inches
Waist – 26 inches
Front length – 56 inches
Back length – 72 inches
This beautiful evening dress dates from 1912. It’s made of lustrous silk satin with delicate cream and black lace overlays. The gown is beautifully made, most likely the work of a high-end dressmaker; a style such as this would have been suited to society receptions and balls. The dress has survived in remarkably fresh condition, having been stored in the same chest for over a century. The satin is strong, with hardly any staining or discolouration. The lace overlays on the bodice are also in good condition. The gauzy chiffon that makes up the bodice and under-sleeve structure has become brittle with time and is fraying around the edges, leaving some of the sequin decoration hanging loose.
Approximate Measurements
Bust – 36 inches
Waist – 26 inches
Front length – 56 inches
Back length – 72 inches
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