1920s Hand Embroidered Combing Jacket - Extra Small taffeta gown if you look at it

if you look at it in the right light you can see the floral design in the weave

It fastens at each side by threading tapes through loops and then tying at the back to secure

Unusual closure is inside one of the side pockets towards the front - zip and button

green floral dress has a shaped neckline trimmed with three bows beneath

1920s Hand Embroidered Combing Jacket - Extra Small taffeta gown if you look at itCollectors' piece. Unusual and delightful lingerie piece this embroidered linen combing jacket would have been worn by a woman while she was setting or styling her hair. The sides are completely open and the front is held in place with a ribbon tie wear with a bra type top beneath. This one is hand embroidered with flowers. A little picot edge has been crocheted all around the edges in pink. It's so sweet, I love the way the neck has been embroidered