1971 Documented Jean Muir Gown designer-valentino The set looks to have

The set looks to have never been worn

There is a tiny amount of shattering under the arms that seems stable and it did not get worse when cleaned- please see the photo

There are also some small scuffs and very occasional pills to the fabric here and there - consistent with moss crepe as it ages

This is the check that he was doing in 1971 and variations of this can be found in museums around the world

They definitely do not detract form this amazing set

1971 Documented Jean Muir Gown designer-valentino The set looks to have"In August 1971 Vogue magazine illustrated six designs from Jean Muir's latest collection, including this classic dress. The description ran: 'isn't it romantic? tucked or gathered bodices springing great or greater sleeves'. With its top stitching, carefully tucked bodice and softly pleated skirt, the fluid dress characterizes the designer's meticulous attention to the dictates of cloth and methods of construction." That is the description given for