Wonderful 1920s Antique Hand Embroidered Crewel Deep Forest Green Wrap Robe or Coat designer-emanuel-ungaro pocket details and chic cut

pocket details and chic cut make this Normal Norell couture coat a classic that will never go out of style

The base fabric is a pale baby pink organza layered over the inner pale pink lining

Length: 48" from shoulder to hem

The velvet then continues over the top of the hips and is cut to be fitted

They were known for re-cutting and re-sewing found vintage dresses and for using vintage fabrics for their designs

Wonderful 1920s Antique Hand Embroidered Crewel Deep Forest Green Wrap Robe or Coat designer-emanuel-ungaro pocket details and chic cutThis is a remarkable antique wrapped robe that can serve double duty as a light evening coat. These are very difficult to date but I think it would be somewhere near and around the twenties. These type of pieces were constructed with a level of hand work that is getting harder and harder to find. It is not 100% perfect but its construction and beauty far outweigh its small flaws. The exterior is extensively covered with a beautiful crewel embroidery