What a rare and unusual find, an appliquéd sweater is such a wonderful vintage piece, but this is the first time that I have ever owned one with a matching dress.

Cut from an antique Chinese shawl the appliqués on this outfit are just spectacular quality.  All hand embroidered in the most beautiful color palette, they are just stunning when applied to the simple black cashmere cardigan and black crepe dress.

Wear them together for the most dramatic visual impact, or separate them and wear the sweater with other pieces in your wardrobe.  These are two very unusual and well crafted pieces of vintage clothing.  The cashmere sweater is quite plain, no buttons, lined in black silk, and the cuffs and the hem have been turned under for a snug fit in the style of Helen Bond Carruthers. The appliqué is only on the left front of the sweater, continuing over the shoulder with a large white rose at the center back.

The sleeveless black crepe dress has a scoop neckline, fitted waist and a metal zipper at the center back.  The appliqué covers the entire left side of the dress with lush flowers and birds matching the sweater perfectly.  The dress itself is of average quality but I doubt if anyone will ever notice.

There is one loose piece of embroidery on the back of the sweater, aside from that these two pieces are in excellent condition.  They are part of a collection from a Southern lady who appliquéd the sweaters for herself, her family and her friends.

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