silk chiffon turban styled hooded train c.1930s with embroidered wisteria and chenille 1930s crepe dress From well-to-do West London antique

From well-to-do West London antique dealer turned department store Druce’s

There were some faint storage lines where it had been folded (photos show pre-washing

and has a ruched satin covered band to hold in place

It has what looks like an American order/production label in the shoulder seam - very worn

silk chiffon turban styled hooded train c.1930s with embroidered wisteria and chenille 1930s crepe dress From well-to-do West London antiqueOne of two I am listing (the other with embroidered dahlia's), this is a beautiful thing! In a feather light silk chiffon, it appears to have been hand embroidered with lilac wisteria flowers. The 'hood' is a turban style, fully lined again in silk. The front brim is edged in a scalloped binding, and the crown features a soft chenille flower. It's gathered at the centre front, and beneath the chenille flower, to create the turban effect. it fastens to