Drawing on archaeological and textile evidence from Scandinavia and Northern Germany, this dress represents the garments worn by noblewomen, traders, and warriors wives during the Early Middle Ages (8th11th centuries)
Velvet-textured base for added richness
Rows 14-22 : Rep Row 13
Back Details: Fully covered
In 1933, the Los Angeles Times suggested "tailored sheer dresses" as a good choice for "hot-weather daytime fashion."1 A 1939 article from the New York Times titled "Spring and Summer Sheers for Town Wear," detailed a variety of sheer dresses suitable for different occasions, including a "dainty peek-a-boo frock of black sheer, " with curved lines of faggoting on the bodice which provided glimpses of a pink slip.2 Haute couture designers, including Coco Chanel and Madeline Vionnet, also designed elegant sheer evening dresses
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