Exceptional Hallmarked 1937 Sterling Silver & Marcasite Tapestry Needlework Bag Silk_Couture_Gown The dress is a classic

The dress is a classic mid eighties does 1950s style

The garment leaves bare shoulders to balance the figure hugging bodice

There is much influence of the glamorous New Look style to be found in Balmain's early work

with some give in the hip and bust for a small-waisted US 6 / UK 10

Katherine Hepburn and Marlene Dietrich

Exceptional Hallmarked 1937 Sterling Silver & Marcasite Tapestry Needlework Bag Silk_Couture_Gown The dress is a classicExceptional art deco black grosgrain fabric and tapestry bag with hand stitched floral needlework motive which features on both sides. The frame is solid sterling silver with import marks for London 1937 1938. The makers' mark is R L & Co. The frame is highly decorated on the front with hundreds of marcasite stones in the art deco style. The handle is heavyweight grosgrain ribbon. Satin lined, the label reads Luxury Needlepoint Tapestries and the