1940s Black Silk Taffeta Halter Gown designer-bill-blass Patrick de Barentzen dress this

Patrick de Barentzen dress this is an absolute stunner

This is a very pretty flapper cloche or skull cap

There are also a couple of areas where perhaps an old mend was done and the thread has faded to a cafe au lait tone

It weighs 9

1940s Black Silk Taffeta Halter Gown designer-bill-blass Patrick de Barentzen dress thisWonderful black silk taffeta halter gown brings visions of days when women swept into rooms. Made of a good weight black silk taffeta the gown makes that delicious rustling sound at the slightest movement. The skirt is quite full there are yards and yards of fabric in it. You could if you wish, increase the appearance of volume and where a petticoat or crinoline under it. The bodice is sleek and fitted with a pretty flat pleat detail running across