1950s Sybil Connolly Ribbon & Crochet designer-sybil-connolly This also allows the scalloped

This also allows the scalloped edges of the lace to be really seen

It has such and exotic feel to it and is so different from the usual pieces you see

fine wool fabric lined in silk and kept simple and straight

It is darling and perfect for resort and summer

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1950s Sybil Connolly Ribbon & Crochet designer-sybil-connolly This also allows the scallopedThe exterior of the dress is fashioned out of black ribbon and crocheted rosettes. Every one of those rosettes has been hand applied into place and the ribbons woven and crossed through to form that beautiful exterior. The base is a block heavy grade silk and the inner construction is as close to couture as you can get. This would be a early piece from her and the rarer example of her crochet work. The pure hours it would have taken to construct this