Circa 1920–1930

France

An embroidered pink silk pongee nightdress or evening negligee dating from the Art Deco period. Straight cut, with short kimono sleeves, a V-neckline at the front and a thin integrated tie belt. Elegant pleating running from the shoulders down to the hem. Very fine openwork embroidery in Art Deco geometric patterns adorns the sleeves and neckline. Emphasising the design with very fine grape-cluster embroidery, this extremely refined nightdress from an unidentified French fashion house is complete. Please note a 1 mm stain on the neckline; this is the only flaw to be noted, with no holes or other stains. Very good condition in terms of colour and preservation.

Dimensions: Equivalent to French size 36-37. Shoulders 35 cm, sleeves 14 cm, length 122 cm, bust 85-90 cm, waist 70-75 cm.