The first thing that will strike you is how fine and light the silk is. It seems almost gossamer in weight but it is completely opaque. The color is unbelievable and it would have been dyed by hand and then had that amazingly beautiful print screened onto it a complex layered technique.The colors are vivid and brilliant and cannot be matched today. It is cut very simple but with exquisite details and the fine workmanship expected of the period. I particularly love the under sleeve, done in a fine muslin and edged with lace. You barely see it when it is one but just to know it is there is wonderful. The edges are trimmed in a wide ribbon of silk satin and that same silk forms a multi-petaled bow at the front. Each shoulder is ruched and gathered and then sleeves has a slight kimono-esque feel to them. It weighs ounces and is exquisite! You can definitely use it for the boudoir but it could also be layered over other pieces for a bit of perfect antiquity for the evening. Wonderful condition!

Shoulders: dropped and approx 19" from seam to seam
Bust: 23" from side seam to side seam, and continuing to bottom hem
Total length: 44" shoulder to bottom hem

Note that antique and twenties pieces are final sale. They will be packed exceedingly well and we only sell pieces that will stand up to the stress of shipping, however, having pieces potentially shipped multiple times through multiple customs and countries is too hard on garments that are historically important and deserve to be treated with love and care. Please purchase accordingly.

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED (6-10)

Item# S385

This garment has been professionally cleaned, pressed and is odor free. Thoroughly checked over before shipping, it will be ready to wear upon arrival