LOT 502 WORTH BEADED LOTUS GOWN, EARLY 20th C.

Pink and cream silk chiffon layered over silver lamé, metallic lace hem studded with sequins, short sleeve bodice decorated with crossed stylized flowers in white, crystal and ombreéd pink beads, metallic lace insert under tulle, sleeves having cutouts edged in paste jewels, off-center beaded band with ombreéd tassel and three lotus flowers, chiffon underskirt edged in crystal beads, corset interior. Petersham label. L 58-65. (Upper bodice and sleeve large tears, some holes in chiffon, minor tarnish, train soiled) fair. Former property of Margaret Draper, Princess Boncompagni. 400-600