1950s Dorothy O'Hara Draped Front Black Crepe Dress designer-louis-feraud The exterior is a loose

The exterior is a loose weave chenille yarn and cord

The silk appears sound but I have a feeling you may have to reinforce the seams here and there down the road - thread tends to go faster then the silk in pieces of this age Please remember that pieces of this age will have a natural patina and should not be expected to be absolutely perfect (though this is close)

The bodice has a high rolled neckline and the sleeves are long and lean

From an interview with the NYTimes: "After splitting with her husband

The bead-work is all done on a silk chiffon so it is surprisingly light

1950s Dorothy O'Hara Draped Front Black Crepe Dress designer-louis-feraud The exterior is a looseDorothy O'Hara pieces have one thing in common seaming, sexiness and they are all about highlighting a girl's assets. O'Hara was based in California and was a favorite of starlets and wanna be starlets, renowned for her figure hugging and enhancing dresses especially the ones done in black. Her signature is a curving fit that is created but panels and inset that cinch in the waist and create the illusion of that coveted hourglass figure. This little