Belle Époque Velvet Gown 1900s Midnight Blue with Metal Soutache lingerie Light stain at waist from

Light stain at waist from belt buckle

Fitted bodice with gusseted dolman sleeves

silk hat lining has a few splits at the front

Beautiful old chain with elongated

rhodium plating

Belle Époque Velvet Gown 1900s Midnight Blue with Metal Soutache lingerie Light stain at waist fromAmazing, Belle poque velvet gown from 1902! This is a 2 piece dress of midnight blue velvet decorated with cluny lace and metal soutache. The bodice has a ballet neckline; elbow length velvet sleeves with cluny lace and, attached lower sleeves of silk chiffon flounce, crystal pleated, and finished with velvet binding. A black, silk tulle bow at each elbow; black silk tulle swag across the back. Bodice has hook and eye closures at the back; a creme