Materials: Pink silk, linen batiste, Mechlin lace, filet lace,
embroidery, silk ribbon flowers.
Label: "Boue Soeurs 9 Rue de
la Paix Paris 13 West 58th St. New York".
Condition: Very Good. Two small holes in
the front linen yoke, a couple very faint stains.
Measurements: B, 34"; Length,
49"; Hem C, 74".
Comments: The famous French Couture
House, Boue Soeurs, were among the first to open a New York branch (1916). The
two French sisters were renowned for their romantic use of lace, subtle colors
and light filmy fabrics. Their "signature" on a garment was a ribbon
flower posy.
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