Floral Satin Bias-Cut Dress, 1930s–1940s 1970s Made from fine white cotton

Made from fine white cotton with intricate lace inserts and pintuck detailing

so please compare measurements carefully

The embroidery combines East Asian–inspired imagery with Egyptian Revival symbolism

The waistband opens and ties with a drawstring

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Floral Satin Bias-Cut Dress, 1930s–1940s 1970s Made from fine white cottonAn elegant floral satin dress dating to the late 1930s or early 1940s, cut to follow the natural lines of the body with a softly shaped, fluid silhouette. The dress features a deep V neckline with gently gathered bust detailing that creates shape without rigidity, flowing into a defined waist and a softly draped skirt that falls to a mid calf length. The painterly floral print, rendered in rich jewel tones against a soft pink ground, has a watercolour