Cream Silk Georgette Robe With Lace Trim & Capelet

Cream Silk Georgette Robe With Lace Trim & Capelet, c. 1920s. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

Date: c. 1920s

Origin: Unknown

Fabric: Silk georgette, machine lace

Brand: Unknown

 

A robe made in cream silk georgette and white machine made lace, cut with an extravagant train and an integrated capelet at the shoulders. It has a wraparound bodice, fastening with a silk tie at the side of the waist. The garment is painstakingly hand stitched. The lace at the skirt and capelet hems is carefully appliquéd to follow the pattern of the floral lace motifs.

 

From the collection of Karolina Laskowska

Museum number: KL-2022-031

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