1950s Blue Fine Tissue Silk & Gold Gown designer-hardy-amies Length: 41" from top of

Length: 41" from top of shoulder to hem

Hips: 19-22" flat across from side seam to side seam

The fabric has a great texture to it so adds a sense of depth to the print

The side panel of fabric wraps and hooks into place

The skirt flows to the floor in a cascade of flowers

1950s Blue Fine Tissue Silk & Gold Gown designer-hardy-amies Length: 41" from top ofVery fine, high end silk was used to create this stunning hourglass, bombshell of a dress from the late 1950s. The silk has an exotic sari feel to it. During this time period India was a great fascination as it opened to the Western world and you saw pieces made for he Western market made of these fine and beautiful silks. The blue is a deep sea turquoise and gold floral medallions are woven directly into the fabric. The neckline and hem are bordered