Fashion, French, Les Grands Modeles, No 14, Style Number 193, 1920s

Fashion, French, Les Grands Modeles No 14, Style number 193

Spring Dress in pale pastel blue woolen fabric. The edge of the skirt forms rounded teeth silhouetted against tartan taffeta. The gracefully knotted collar, bib, and facings are also adorned with ecosan taffet.a

Date:1920s

Paper Size: 280 x 370mm

Condition: good

Technique: Chromolithograph,  Printed in color

Price: $130

Description: Catalogue copy of 1920s French Fashion 

Description: Translated from French

Style Number193.

Spring dress in pastel blue woollen fabric.

The edge of the skirt forms rounded teeth silhouetted against tartan taffeta.

The gracefully knotted collar, bib and facings are also adorned with silk taffeta.

Taffeta is a high end fabric and makes a display of power and wealth.

 Taffeta is often made of silk and has an unparalled iridescent sheen.

Many associate it with madame pompadour-inspiredsumptous frock or Princess  Dianna'sred carpet glamour