Rare 1950s Dorothy O'Hara Silk Gown designer-stephen-burrows There is one gold casing

There is one gold casing missing over a hinge along the back and perhaps a slight tarnishing/fading to the gold color on the strap in some areas - but it is very slight and this is natural patina - it is after all almost 100 years old

even the buckle is special - it has a bit of a art deco feel with a two slanted sides

rich silk satin gives it an almost sculptural feel and allows it to hold the fullness with no crinoline underneath

fluid jersey it cascades form the one shoulder in a myriad of stripes and fabulousness

Rare 1950s Dorothy O'Hara Silk Gown designer-stephen-burrows There is one gold casingA very rare and wonderful Dorothy O'Hara gown in a stunning combination of silk, silk chiffon and hand worked lace and ribbon detailing. The skirt flows to the floor in two fantastic layers of silk a taffeta underneath and miles of silk chiffon in a soft cafe au lait color over that. The effect is of lightness and floating when the wearer moves! The top is spectacular the same silk chiffon is fully appliqued with a cut work lace whose edges are all