1950s Turquoise Silk Beaded Dress and Jacket

heavy weight silk

label reads Made in Hong Kong Expressly for Gimbels Pure Silk

fully lined jacket and dress

beading consists of turquoise seed beads bugle beads turquoise pearl beads and rhinestones

dress has beading totally around neckline

jacket has beading entire sleeves

Tag reads size 10 please see measurements for most accurate sizing

Flat Measurements:

Dress

14" shoulders

18" under arm back

13 3/4" waist

18" hips

38" length shoulder to hem

19" back zipper and 1 hook at neck

18 3/4" bottom hem width

Jacket

15 1/2" shoulders

19" under arm back

19 1/2" waist

22 1/4" center back length

19" sleeve

13" under arm sleeve

Jacket closes with 4 silk buttons

This is simply elegant

noted issues- some beading has come undone- one small area on back of dress beading- one area on right sleeve elbow area. also noted and show in photo lower right front dress stain uncertain of content- coffee color. also discoloration under arms slight whiteish in one area and slight browning along rim of arm pit

This item is sold from an excellent, highly rated vintage boutique in Chalfont, Pennsylvania.