Numbered Couture 1920s Jeanne Paquin Labeled and Designer The skirt falls to the

The skirt falls to the floor from the slight empire waist

The bodice is simply cut and has a fantastic wide swath of that ribbon detail added

Item# E361

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

The waist is very fitted and a sweet band circles the wearer and ends in a darling bow at the front

Numbered Couture 1920s Jeanne Paquin Labeled and Designer The skirt falls to theAn incredible piece of history, this museum quality gown is an unbelievable find. Jeanne Paquin was French and one of the first great couturiers. She trained as a dressmaker under Rouff and opened her own salon in 1891. She was the first woman to do this making her quite remarkable for that fact alone! She was known for her pastel garnished evening gowns. She did a series of dresses suited for the tango she apparently was fascinated by Spain and this