1930s Floral Silk Chiffon Cape Jacket/Bolero 1980s with fine hand-worked details scattered

with fine hand-worked details scattered throughout the body

One underarm has been professionally repaired and reinforced on the inside of the dress

a rare departure from the more commonly seen bold contrasts

1970s Folk Revival Maxi Dress with Faux Pinafore Layering

1930s Floral Silk Chiffon Cape Jacket/Bolero 1980s with fine hand-worked details scatteredAn extraordinarily ethereal late 1930s silk georgette capelet in a painterly floral print against an inky black ground, scattered with soft pink, ivory, blue and butter yellow blooms. The silhouette is pure pre war romance fluid fluttering cape sleeves, a delicate neck tie fastening and dramatic drape that moves beautifully with the body. The construction of this piece strongly suggests genuine 1930s origin: entirely hand finished with French seams,