1920s Unlabeled French Couture Bead & Metallic Thread Black Silk Tunic designer-john-galliano The colors alone typify the

The colors alone typify the era and the print with its wonderful bold graphics are just the cream on the top

It is incredible and an extremely well documented piece of fashion history

There is the top floral printed layer

The skirt literally has yards and yards of bias cut silk - the photos do not come close to showing you just how much fabric there is

1920s Unlabeled French Couture Bead & Metallic Thread Black Silk Tunic designer-john-galliano The colors alone typify theMy photos come close but still cannot convey how special this top is. It looks so shockingly modern and fresh that it will literally blow you over when you see it in person. The workmanship is extraordinary. It was completely made by hand and the bead and metal thread embroidery work on it is amazing. Teeny tiny seed beads are hand applied to the collar, down the front and on each sleeve. Beads have also been used to make the decorative 'pocket'