1950s Hand Painted Dance Dress & Shrug designer-janice-wainwright The effect of the gold

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

Amazingly it still as its original fabric tie belt too

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

The back is left low and bare

1950s Hand Painted Dance Dress & Shrug designer-janice-wainwright The effect of the goldThis 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