1930s Black Floral Lace Maxi Dress with Deep Mesh Flounce 50s_box_pleat With graded marcasite stones and

With graded marcasite stones and a green paste-set stone in the eye

creating a tromp l’oeil collar

the piece makes an impressive statement thanks to its substantial size and colourful appearance

complete with colourful patchwork lame detail

The jacket will fit up to a size or so larger

1930s Black Floral Lace Maxi Dress with Deep Mesh Flounce 50s_box_pleat With graded marcasite stones andThis beautiful black lace maxi dress was made in the late 1930s. Gowns of this era are extremely collectable, particularly when theyre in such rare excellent condition. It is tailored from inky black machined lace with no lining, it has a sheer finish, and falls to a floor skimming length. The sleeves are tailored to a three quarter length and are cut slim, as was the vogue at the time. The neckline has a square cut with piped seams which add a