Numbered Couture 1920s Jeanne Paquin Labeled and Designer Unlined and buckles to tighten

Unlined and buckles to tighten as desired

The black silk has hand applied silver and black glitter - formed into a stunning Art Deco feeling design

almost raw seam work - another fabulous

Item# DD962

The skirt falls to the floor from the slight empire waist

Numbered Couture 1920s Jeanne Paquin Labeled and Designer Unlined and buckles to tightenAn incredible piece of history, this museum quality gown is an unbelievable find. Jeanne Paquin was French and one of the first great couturiers. She trained as a dressmaker under Rouff and opened her own salon in 1891. She was the first woman to do this making her quite remarkable for that fact alone! She was known for her pastel garnished evening gowns. She did a series of dresses suited for the tango she apparently was fascinated by Spain and this