Yvonne of Cherbourg 1930s Black Hand Painted Silk Cropped Jacket 60s_evening_dress followed by a further layer

followed by a further layer of stiff netting and a sateen slip beneath

the dress is arranged in 3 x tiers of fabric

the jacket is collarless and straight cut without fastenings to allow for flexibility of size

HIP - 37" (94cm)

The entire design is a repeat cut out and embroidered floral pattern in stiffened organza cotton

Yvonne of Cherbourg 1930s Black Hand Painted Silk Cropped Jacket 60s_evening_dress followed by a further layerThis 1930s Yvonne of Cherbourg hand painted silk jacket is petite and feminine, with deeply considered attention to detail in its construction. The shoulders are dainty, with a subtle puff feature atop of mid length sleeves that taper from just below the elbow. The sharp angles of the regency neckline juxtapose the curve either side of the bodice to the waistline. The three front facing buttons are covered in black silk to match the jacket, and each