1930s Bold Bias Cut Silk Floral Print Maxi Guest Editor Anita Clarke! A spectacular 1950s hand painted

A spectacular 1950s hand painted Mexican circle skirt with a Tel-Art label

Each bottom sleeve has a puffed inset of perfect tiny flat pleats - amazing

The cut is simple in that perfect feminine forties kind of way† - the two tone bodice

This is a special garment and needs a bit more explanation - it is best explained by this excerpt from the Vintage Fashion Guild: Maria Carine was owned by Maria Moutet-Chenu

Heavy rawhide whip stitching finish

1930s Bold Bias Cut Silk Floral Print Maxi Guest Editor Anita Clarke! A spectacular 1950s hand paintedA stunning, bold silk, bias cut gown that is hand screened and printed with a bold off white and black floral print. One of the best of these dresses I have had, it is really a beauty and in amazing condition! The neckline is slightly wide and sits just at the edge of the shoulders. It scoops and gathers at the mid neck and there is a soft shawl collar that drapes over the shoulders. It is impeccably seamed the lower skirt is added in pointed inset