1960s Pastel Crewel Embroidered Detailing Black Jacket Message As seen on Rihanna This incredible dress is from

This incredible dress is from the 1949 collection by Claire MacCardell and its a version in a camel wool is held in The Mets permanent collection which I have also shown here

Has an extra button sewn in an inner seam

And it has its original matching fabric tie sash too

Circling the hip is a curving overlay of dotted tulle over two other tulle layers

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1960s Pastel Crewel Embroidered Detailing Black Jacket Message As seen on Rihanna This incredible dress is fromThis is a lovely, lightweight jacket covered in extensive crewel embroidery. The base is a black wool cut into a duster coat silhouette. The lines are long to just past the knee and the collar is cut high and round. The embroidery covers the entire surface of the jacket in the prettiest pastel hues that vary from a light lavender to a soft coral. Even the buttons that run down the front are embroidered. I believe the embroidery work to be machine done