1940s Hand embroidered french knickers - Extra small 1920s with strip of fade down

with strip of fade down other side of skirt which somewhat reads as part of the pleating when worn

Length from mid shoulder 42"

A gorgeous 1940s evening skirt in lightweight black rayon taffeta

26" back neck to crotch

1940s Hand embroidered french knickers - Extra small 1920s with strip of fade downA stunning find, 1940s tap pants French knickers in peachy pink rayon with delicate floral pattern. I am guessing these formed part of a bridal trousseaux given the incredibly work intensive construction these sweethearts are ENTIRELY stitched by hand, formed of chevron strips of the fabric connected by hand embroidered fagoting, with hand stitched buttonholes and scalloped hems. The fagoting shows skin through, quite risqu! Waist of garment 25 Hip 39