{"product_id":"rare-archival-1930s-italian-silk-broderie-anglaise-masterpiece","title":"Antique Vintage 1930s Italian Silk \u0026 Broderie Anglaise","description":"\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in; font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond'; font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003eThis is a breathtaking slice of 1930s nostalgic elegance - a real symbol of Italian art in outstanding condition that remains highly wearable despite being almost a century. Intricately pieced together with pura sera (pure silk), this peachy-pink dress perfectly blends its silky, exquisite sheen with its perfectly crisp crepe. It is absolutely a museum-quality item, rich in history, with hand-stitched floral applique and broderie anglaise, gorgeous frilled sleeves, and beautiful pleating that leads down to the bias-cut, floor-length skirt that is both flowing and flattering. The detachable sash is a versatile addition - it accentuates the whole look when tied round the front, but it could also be used as a neck scarf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in; font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond'; font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in; font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond'; font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003eTo think about the context of this dress is a surreal experience. It likely lived in a time before the scars of WWII, when people had little idea that another great conflict was waiting around the corner. We can imagine an Italian girl wearing this to a summer wedding, or perhaps just wandering the dusty streets of old Rome. It comes from a period, and a Mediterranean culture, who truly valued a slower way of living. There are lessons within this garment. Moreover, the 'sera pura' label was a status symbol at the time. It meant you were wearing the best natural fibres that Italy had to offer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in; font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond'; font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in; font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond'; font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;\"\u003eTHE DETAILS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in; font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond'; font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in; font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond'; font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eEra: \u003c\/span\u003eCirca 1930s\/1940s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in; font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond'; font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMaterial: \u003c\/span\u003e100% pure silk (seta pura)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in; font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond'; font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eFeatures: \u003c\/span\u003eHandmade broderie anglaise. Bias-cut. Flutter sleeves. Pleating. Detachable belt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in; font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond'; font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCondition: \u003c\/span\u003eExcellent archival condition. Still very wearable, but should be treated kindly with real love. A few minor holes within the pleats of the front.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in; font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond'; font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in; font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond'; font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;\"\u003eTHE MEASUREMENTS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in; font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond'; font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in; font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond'; font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003eShown on a modern 6-8. Fits larger. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in; font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond'; font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eBust: \u003c\/span\u003e41 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in; font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond'; font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eWaist: \u003c\/span\u003e30 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in; font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond'; font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eLength: \u003c\/span\u003e60 inche\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kendall's Vintage Collections","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53365650489683,"sku":null,"price":220.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/3839\/2659\/files\/IMG_5298.jpg?v=1774805982","url":"https:\/\/kendallsvintage.com\/products\/rare-archival-1930s-italian-silk-broderie-anglaise-masterpiece","provider":"Kendall's Vintage Collections","version":"1.0","type":"link"}