Lemon Silk Chiffon Chemise Dress
American, early 1930s
Vertically pieced, the camisole bodice with chevron seam at neck yoke and drop waist, rolled edges, the skirt with released gores and godets, braided self belt, lemon silk slip with picot hem and net bra, no label.
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And I am nothing of a builder, but here I dreamt I was an architect
And I built this balustrade to keep you home, to keep you safe from the outside world
Egyptian Style Terra Cotta Gown
American, 1930s
Of shirred crepe, curvilinear shaped belt, band neckline and revealed straps of slip applied with metallic gold ribbon embroidered with faux turquoise beads, filigree metal domed medallions and beads, floor length slim skirt, cutaway shoulder at demi-empire bodice, no label.
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And I am nothing of a builder, but here I dreamt I was an architect
And I built this balustrade to keep you home, to keep you safe from the outside world
__________________
And I am nothing of a builder, but here I dreamt I was an architect
And I built this balustrade to keep you home, to keep you safe from the outside world
__________________
And I am nothing of a builder, but here I dreamt I was an architect
And I built this balustrade to keep you home, to keep you safe from the outside world
__________________
And I am nothing of a builder, but here I dreamt I was an architect
And I built this balustrade to keep you home, to keep you safe from the outside world
__________________
And I am nothing of a builder, but here I dreamt I was an architect
And I built this balustrade to keep you home, to keep you safe from the outside world
__________________
And I am nothing of a builder, but here I dreamt I was an architect
And I built this balustrade to keep you home, to keep you safe from the outside world
Steel Grey Panne Velvet Opera Coat
1930s
The surplice design gathered at left hip to button with large applique rondel, trimmed with eggshell blue dyed maribou at deep V-neckline and ends of modified kimono sleeves, creme silk lining, no size, no label.
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And I am nothing of a builder, but here I dreamt I was an architect
And I built this balustrade to keep you home, to keep you safe from the outside world
Moss Silk Velvet Stenciled Evening Cape
Attributed to Gallenga, 1930s
Thigh length with dipped back, self tie at neck with stenciled turnback at hem, cylindrical painted murano bead trim from shoulder to hem, vertical triangular silver and gold floral and foliate motif stencils, silk lining, one size, no label.
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And I am nothing of a builder, but here I dreamt I was an architect
And I built this balustrade to keep you home, to keep you safe from the outside world
Silk Charmeuse Orientalist Pyjama Ensemble
French, 1930s
Mint and bottle green, short waisted top shaped with vertical darts along hem, modified three-quarter sham hanging kimono sleeve, wide legged pants with V yoke and self belt extending from waistband, label: Chez Suzanne/Importations Montreal.
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And I am nothing of a builder, but here I dreamt I was an architect
And I built this balustrade to keep you home, to keep you safe from the outside world
Black and White Embroidered Fur Lined Jacket
Chinese, 1930s
For the European market, white rabbit lining, cape collar and large ball closure at center front, rounded hem, trumpet sleeves, no label.
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And I am nothing of a builder, but here I dreamt I was an architect
And I built this balustrade to keep you home, to keep you safe from the outside world
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