Edwardian Lace, Net & Crochet Tea Gown designer-fred-perlberg I think the front was

I think the front was opened a bit but I love it that plunged so left it - it would be easy to tack together if you wanted a more modest look

There is a very very slight change of color to the lace around the neck and near the seam under one arm

tag that instantly dates it as one of his earliest pieces

I lowered my price quite a bit on this to accomodate for these small flaws and none of the breaks are so large as to detract or take away from this extraordinary textile and in my opinion the old and tiny repair where there has been color change adds to the immense beauty of this shawl

This fabric choice helps to holds its slightly A-line shape that has a bit of fullness to it

Edwardian Lace, Net & Crochet Tea Gown designer-fred-perlberg I think the front wasThis gown is just extraordinary. Fine hand work throughout and an absolute wonderful example of the craft that went into day wear. There are four or five different embroidery techniques employed in this piece as well as crochet work and different grades of netting. I love the heavy embroidery used down each sleeve and in panels down the bodice and skirt. Huge open cut work panels of edged linen work their way through the design. Crochet covered ball