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Hollis, what a lovely dress, but this is a different sleeve. The one I described is actually just an extension about 1" of the shoulder seam; then it's turned under for a sleeveless armhole. I'm off to Chicago for a few days. I'll try to send some photos when I return. I copied the technique...

Norell made beautiful rtw. Many of the Norell techniques are identical to those on Balenciagas. On a suit at the Met, Norell matched the plaid on the bound buttonholes to the plaid on the jacket. Both Norell and Balenciaga did a unique turn under at the top of the armscye on sleeveless...

Homesewers frequently used "invisible" zippers before they were used in rtw because they were too exp. for rtw and often too heavy. Claire

Jonathan, Can you give us details for ordering Paper Dresses? Thanks, Claire

And it has overcast seams. Is the construction as good as the seam finish? Claire

When I looked at the jacket earlier, my first thought was that wasn't "European" dress. I think it came from the mid-east or even India. The decorative work is probably very distinctive and easily recognize if you know these regions. Recently I asked an Indian friend about a sari I have...

I can't help with dating the dress but I can provide some information that might be useful. Those tiny straps with snaps at the shoulders are called lingerie guards. Sometimes they are lining fabric and sometimes a thread chain. The waistband inside is a waist stay. It anchors the dress at...

A couple of thoughts-- An auction house can probably tell you whether it can be sold and this might be the easiest way to sell it. As an e-bay and auction shopper, I am more likely to spend more at an auction than an e-bay item unless I know the dealer. If you can't sell it, consider asking...