1950s Beaded & Embroidered Silk Gown designer-jean-louis-scherrer There is a small repair

There is a small repair and faint water spot along the front

It has classic line that are cut to follow a girls curve

The dress is fully lined in a fine grade cream tissue silk

Love this little satin stripe silk organza top by Courreges

Waist: 13" flat across the back from side seam to side seam

1950s Beaded & Embroidered Silk Gown designer-jean-louis-scherrer There is a small repairThis is an amazing example of the work and craft that was being out into evening gowns in the fifties. This gown is a work of art and has the resulting richness and decadence to show for it. A rich, heavy silk satin in a thick cream color has been extensively detailed top to bottom. Silk cord is hand applied and embroidered to the gown. Onto that dense hand applied sequins are done in clusters to give little glints of light. Bead work adds another