1950s Hand Painted Dance Dress & Shrug designer-janice-wainwright Note that my client removed

Note that my client removed the label as it showed but I have had this exact piece before and it is guaranteed to be Missoni

The effect of the gold thread worked through the kitten soft chenille velvet it breathtaking

A wonderful little 1940s dress in a deep chocolate silky rayon that has little medallions scattered over it from top to bottom

There is a snap at the neck of the outer layer and that is it

The original sash can be ties or wrapped to cinch in the waist and keep the gown closed

1950s Hand Painted Dance Dress & Shrug designer-janice-wainwright Note that my client removedThis is a very rare textile the body of the dress is made of a feather light silk paper that has been entirely covered in a stunning hand painted design done in a gold paint. What makes it even more special is that it come to you completely unworn it still retains the cord that the store tag would have attached to inside the shrug! It is beautifully cut with a simple bodice, nipped in waist and a full skirt. Each shoulder and the banding at the waist