Belle Époque Velvet Gown 1900s Midnight Blue with Metal Soutache lingerie silk hat lining has a

silk hat lining has a few splits at the front

Light stain at waist from belt buckle

rhodium plating

1960s tailored silk blouson dress from Alper Schwartz

Heel Height: 1 3/4"

Belle Époque Velvet Gown 1900s Midnight Blue with Metal Soutache lingerie silk hat lining has aAmazing, Belle poque velvet gown from 1902! This is a 2 piece dress of midnight blue velvet decorated with cluny lace and metal soutache. The bodice has a ballet neckline; elbow length velvet sleeves with cluny lace and, attached lower sleeves of silk chiffon flounce, crystal pleated, and finished with velvet binding. A black, silk tulle bow at each elbow; black silk tulle swag across the back. Bodice has hook and eye closures at the back; a creme