RESERVED Vintage 70s Mexican Dress Floral Embroidered Purple Cotton Pastel Mink Stole somewhat greenish in tone

somewhat greenish in tone

cut curvilinearly at the top

The lingerie shop “Mme Courval” is still in existence

very much borrowed from 1940s mens fashion

RESERVED Vintage 70s Mexican Dress Floral Embroidered Purple Cotton Pastel Mink Stole somewhat greenish in toneThis is an unused embroidered purple cotton Mexican dress made most likely during the 1970s by an artisan of Oaxaca origin. The bodice is embroidered with flowers in yellow, blue, red, green and white. The yoke, both the front and back, is made of purple crochet lace. This Mexican dress is made with above the wrist sleeves that are cut full and have inset lace. The cuff of each sleeve has drawstring ties. The neckline is squared and the body of the