Lot 1541
A 1920'S NEEDLE LACE WEDDING DRESS & VEIL
Brussels style, capuccino 1920's lace ankle length dress, has been made from flounces of needle run lace tiered to form a chic elegance. The lace has been needle run through a ground of fine tulle, depicting roses and leaves, imitating Brussels needle point. The lace is intricate, hand sewn, light in weight. (There are a few tiny holes in the tulle, which hardly show, the dress needs to be cleaned, to brighten the colour.) There is an inner layer of very fine tulle, which doubles to make shoulder straps. There are no openings or fastenings. There is a soft silk slip with side poppers and silk straps. Size . Together with a veil of equally beautiful needle lace run on a soft fine tulle ground. (2)
