A Madame Arnaud of Chambery rose pink silk gauze evening gown, circa 1912. stamped to the waist stay, empire-line with beautiful floss silk embroidered bodice and hem, black satin waist sash, bust approx 76cm, 30in; together with a striped brown silk gauze blouse c.1914; a cream tulle and lace bodice c.1912 (3)

Dress: satin bodice lining has perished at the rear closure, there are large splits in the silk gauze over dress on the shoulders. Brown silk blouse: perspiration stains at underarms, splits in the silk on sleeves and cuffs, waistband is badly sewn so may be altered here. Cream bodice: good condition but let out/altered back closure