Edwardian Arts & Crafts Velvet Coat designer-leonard-paris The remainder of the dress

The remainder of the dress is lined in a thick weighted black silky rayon

Both piece are unlined and edged in a yellow silk satin ribbon piping finish

The skirt closes with a back painted metal zipper

Skirt: 19" from waist to hem

There is slight yellowing to the lining in spots but it does not detract of course since it is inside

Edwardian Arts & Crafts Velvet Coat designer-leonard-paris The remainder of the dressThis is really an amazing coat and even though it is not in anyway perfect it is the exception to my almost perfect rule as it is so stunning and rare it had to go up! It is hand dyed cotton plush in a brilliant blue I cannot even imagine the process to get fabric this color in that time! A hand done crewel work flower and vine motif trail down the front of the coat and around the collar. It is also all along the inner edge of the front so if it