1910s Velvet Emboridered & Applique Panel Dress designer-bob-mackie Fully lined in a green

Fully lined in a green silky rayon that shows slight wear but of course you do not see it when on

The waist of the skirt and shoulders of the top have elastic

This came out of an estate and the woman had several labeled Lanvin pieces and a grouping of what was sold as unlabeled Lanvin as well (see the other listing for a similar top)

Length: 41" from top of shoulder to the bottom of the hem

draped chiffon maxi dress that drapes fantastically and has lots of light as a feather fabric in it

1910s Velvet Emboridered & Applique Panel Dress designer-bob-mackie Fully lined in a greenThis is from the 1910s if not before and and is on remarkable condition for its age. Made of a purple dyed cotton velvet it is a stunning testament to the workmanship of this period. The applique panel that runs down the front and is picked up at the back is all backed in a fine tissue silk. This would have been constructed by hand and then placed and sewn by hand onto the base of the dress. It cleverly hides all the closures behind the front panel