Georgette Model of Crepe Chinois
Model of Crepe Chinois by couturier Georgette Gabey.
Cafe au Lait Crepe Chinois. Gracefully draped skirt with tassel to match heavily embroidered waist on chiffon with white embroidered undersleeves and collar. Ornament at waist, and back of brown, blue and silver embroidery.
Gallery: France Fin de siècle fashion. Haute couture costumes, spring season 1913.
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