Circa 1930s Blue Velvet Evening Dress, sleeveless and full length...
Lot Description:
Circa 1930s Blue Velvet Evening Dress, sleeveless and full length with an attached 'shawl' with a scalloped hem covering the top of the arms, a draped neckline and V-shape to the reverse; A Pink Silk Grosgrain Sleeveless Bodice, embroidered with floral motifs in coloured silk, with later smocked crepe straps and modesty panel; and A Gold Lamé Train woven with wheatheads and flowers, and silk chiffon to the reverse (3)
Condition Report:
Pink bodice- some staining under the arms and also to the lower part of the back. Some slight staining to crepe. Train- Couple of thread pulls and slight wear. Blue dress- damage to the zip area & small split next to this. Some of the appliqued velvet flowers are loose/faded. Possible alterations to front capelet & to the shaped seam under bust. Numerous small spotting to the front of the bodice & top of the skirt- See images
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Lot Description:
Circa 1930s Blue Velvet Evening Dress, sleeveless and full length with an attached 'shawl' with a scalloped hem covering the top of the arms, a draped neckline and V-shape to the reverse; A Pink Silk Grosgrain Sleeveless Bodice, embroidered with floral motifs in coloured silk, with later smocked crepe straps and modesty panel; and A Gold Lamé Train woven with wheatheads and flowers, and silk chiffon to the reverse (3)
Condition Report:
Pink bodice- some staining under the arms and also to the lower part of the back. Some slight staining to crepe. Train- Couple of thread pulls and slight wear. Blue dress- damage to the zip area & small split next to this. Some of the appliqued velvet flowers are loose/faded. Possible alterations to front capelet & to the shaped seam under bust. Numerous small spotting to the front of the bodice & top of the skirt- See images