Exquisite Original Vintage 1930s Dress Sapphire Blue Velvet Bias Evening Gown UK XS 1930s Blouse and minor fraying in the

and minor fraying in the corners at the junction of the collar & the neck front (see last photo) - the skirt waist has been slightly enlarged by the addition of a small piece of matching fabric at the end of the waistband

with a few others scattered here & there - the majority are shown in the close-ups (last 2 photos) but some are very hard to see & I may have missed photographing them

& flared skirt with 2 patch pockets with flaps

round neck with front wings

reminds me of the Siegfried Farnon character in the original 'All Creatures Great & Small' TV series

Exquisite Original Vintage 1930s Dress Sapphire Blue Velvet Bias Evening Gown UK XS 1930s Blouse and minor fraying in theAn exquisite vintage 1930s evening gown, very nicely hand made from lustrous sapphire blue silk or rayon velvet. The bodice has a narrow shoulder set, round neck with front wings, ruching down the centre front to create fullness at the bust, & long tapering sleeves with glorious ruched puffed heads into which the wearer's shoulders extend; the 6 gore skirt is long & slightly flared. The dress opens down the back to hip level with self covered buttons