1940s-1950s Possible Stage or Showgirl Strapless Dress Covered in Hand Placed Sequins & Beads Bottoms This play on proportion gives

This play on proportion gives the dress a touch of an unusual feel but without needing anything extra in terms of ornamentation

This wonderful Haute Couture example is from the estate of Baronessde Alain nee Mary Chauvin du Treuil and it was made for her during the period of 1968-1970

A slit runs up the inner side of the inner dress so you get a flash of leg when you walk or sit

The sequins at first glance appear to be a combination of a glossy jet black missed with glossed steel greys but the greys are actually tinged with a slight turquoise shade - this gives them remarkable shimmer and the sense of life with the slightest of movements of the wearer

1940s-1950s Possible Stage or Showgirl Strapless Dress Covered in Hand Placed Sequins & Beads Bottoms This play on proportion givesThis is original dress from the 1950s, maybe the 1940s that is completely made by hand. It is an absolutely incredible example of the high level of hand work being done during that time period and you would be hard pressed to find anything modern done to this degree outside of true Couture pieces. I have no formal history on the dress but it does have a handwritten tag with the name Edith that sits inside the hem. The possibility of this being the