1930s Black Chiffon Applique Bodice and Lace Dress vintage-prom adorned with a decadent gold-toned

adorned with a decadent gold-toned cobra snake brooch with rhinestone detailing to the head and two gold-toned beads debossed with faux-quilting

Much of the dress has been constructed by hand

The cloth is finished with tiny circles of metallic thread in gold and silver that form jagged stripes across the fabric

The composition label reads 52% Metal

There is a small additional label inside from the Coat and Suit Industry National Recovery Board which was a Union-made label used from 1936-1972

1930s Black Chiffon Applique Bodice and Lace Dress vintage-prom adorned with a decadent gold-tonedThis beautiful black lace slip dress was made in the 1930s. Gowns of this era are extremely collectable, particularly when theyre in such rare excellent condition and a generous size. It is tailored from sheer silk chiffon at the top, detailed with appliqud chiffon petals forming flower shapes. The skirt is tailored from inky black lace formed of organic spiralling shapes and attaches to the chiffon at the top with an off kilter hem which follows the