1970s Young Edwardian Tapestry Dress

Fabricated in a poly jersey knit in a shade close to Pantone’s Burnt Henna

A cotton or cotton blend tapestry panel at the center front bodice

A golden metallic braid frames the tapestry inset and neckline and trims the sleeve openings.

3/4 length Dolman style sleeves gather into the neck trim over the shoulders.

Raised empire waist

Skirt gathered into the raised waist seam

Double self spaghetti ties wrap around to the back

1.5” blind hem

Fastens down center back with a Talon coil zipper and a hook and bar at the top

Maker: Louisburg Square

Condition: Very good/ excellent. See photos. Freshly hand soaked and line dried, arrives clean and ready to wear.

Measurements: The measurements below are the actual measurements of the garment. Please allow for ease. Whenever possible the best way to insure a good fit is by comparing the measurements to that of a similar garment in your closet.

Vintage Size: 7. looks to best suit a modern XS. Please use measurements below.

Shoulder: No Defined shoulder seam

Bust: about 33” (dolman sleeve make it hard to be precise)

Raise Waist: 27” at seam

Hips: full

Sweep: 76”

Length: 13” from shoulder to waist seam

Length from shoulder to hem: 42”

Sleeve Length: about 18” under arm

Bicep: 17”

Sleeve Opening: 16.5”

Model is 5’3” with a 31” Bust, 25.5” waist and 36” low hip

Has not been clipped on model

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