1940s Blue Crocodile/Alligator Print Silk Dress w Beaded Detail Guest Editor Anita Clarke! Show organizers overcame racial prejudice

Show organizers overcame racial prejudice to bring the pinnacle of Europe’s premier fashion to communities that were eager to see

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The bust is formed and the waist seams curves prettily

The matching jacket also has a velvet edge around the waist and I love how the neck and front have used the natural pattern of the lace to create visual interest at all the edges

This is an interesting little label - the designer

1940s Blue Crocodile/Alligator Print Silk Dress w Beaded Detail Guest Editor Anita Clarke! Show organizers overcame racial prejudiceThis dress is wonderful and very unusual for the time period. It is made from an amazing printed silk twill that has a very rich feel to it. It had to have been stored properly for all these years because the color is still crisp and true. The design of the dress itself is stunning. The silk fabric has an amazing print that is kind of a stylized combination of a crocodile and alligator print. The color is a beautiful, rich blue and this print covers