Antique Silver Buckle Gold Thread Vest designer-sybil-connolly Skinny long sleeves with dramatic

Skinny long sleeves with dramatic cuffs and a long A-line skirt

Silver beading and sequins are used to create that suggestion of a waist and also cover the entire upper bodice and the arms

The fabric is a black poly crepe so is very easy to wear

Item# DD1325

Antique Silver Buckle Gold Thread Vest designer-sybil-connolly Skinny long sleeves with dramaticThis is an amazing piece that my client bought at auction many many years ago. We know little about it other then it is early! Made of a beautiful deep black silk. The bottom edge has a woven ribbon pattern worked into the silk in a brilliant mix of green, red and yellow threads. The entire front has real metal gold toned thread worked over it. The is done with a heavy hand and continues up and around the neck. The four front clasps are actual metal