1930s Black Chiffon Applique Bodice and Lace Dress vintage-prom Two beads appear to have

Two beads appear to have been lost completely

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

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

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

There is an overlaid additional black triple-folded train to complete the look -  a cheeky detail typical of the exuberant designer that made it a delight to behold on the runway

1930s Black Chiffon Applique Bodice and Lace Dress vintage-prom Two beads appear to haveThis 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