Salmon pink hand painted silk tea gown with puffed sleeves 1930s 8

Style - Full length tea gown with gathered bodice, of hand-painted silk.

Full puffed sleeves, sweetheart neckline with frill detailing, gathered cumberbund-style waistband finished with three self-covered buttons and rouleaux loops, full flared skirt. No shoulder pads. Side opening with hooks and eyes. Fully lined (lining is low on the back).

Era - Late 1930s

Fabric - Hand painted silk organza. Cotton lining.

Colour - Salmon pink organza, with painted flowers of blue and pink with green leaves Lining is pink too.

Label - none.

Size - 8 tall

Measurements

Bust:  34 inches

Waist:  26 inches

Hips: 40 inches

Shoulder to waist: 16 inches

Waist to hem: 46 inches

Total length: 62  inches - very tall!

Origin: unknown.

Condition: Very good - some discolouration to the back of the bodice, sleeves and shoulders. It looks like some of the painting may have transferred to the bodice (see photos). A small hole to the petticoat near the hem (see pic).

Recommended Care: Dry clean.