Another Black Silk Dress...Date?

[dorotheascloset]

This is quite different than the other one! Silk twill, with ribbons done in a latticework effect all over....hooks & eyes at center of bodice, waist & around to left side of waist of skirt, then down left hip. Edwardian? And does it have a style name? I'm trying to get some of my older things listed, I've been neglecting (i.e. hoarding) them too long! Thanks....Ang

 

[Coutureallure]

Is there any evidence that sleeves were removed?

 

[dorotheascloset]

Armholes are finished with seam tape/ribbon, same as hem. So no way to really tell....could be! Think Edwardian on dating? Ang

 

[Coutureallure]

OK, I am by no means an Edwardian expert, and Jonathan, Hollis, or Lei will probably correct me, but without sleeves, this is probably a tunic which would have been worn over a dress, circa 1912-15. It's hard to tell from your pics how long this piece is, but if it is shorter than floor length, then its definitely a tunic.

 

[dorotheascloset]

Yep, its shorter....about mid calfish, below knee but not quite ankle. That makes sense, thanks so much! Ang

 

[pastperfect2]

Or over a guimpe ( net or lace underblouse) with a wide sash.

Hollis