Circa 1920

France

Amazing little black dress, probably Haute Couture, with a minimalist graphic representing a drop of water and dating from the 1920s. Straight bag dress, V-neck, long sleeves in black Duchesse satin with a waxed sheen. Short skirt integrated into a wallet whose undulating panels are folded down in front and tied into a belt! Beautiful black and gold thread embroidery on the collar and cuffs. No lining or claws. Probably a major French couturier. Tiny slight marks on one side, otherwise very good condition of colour and conservation.

Dimensions: Equivalent to French size 36/38. Height 77 cm, shoulders 37 cm, sleeves 54 cm, chest 88/93 cm, hips 95 cm.