This is a very rare Edwardian net tabard overdress that is made of a fine green mesh and fully beaded with tiny seed beads all over and larger green crystal jewel beads. There are intricately embroidered lines that create leaves and shapes with metallic thread wrapping around them, and embroidered dots throughout. There is a large jewelled emblem stitched on the centre front. The front features two large slits on each side and the hem is trimmed in long beaded tassels.
COLOR: Light Green, Dark Green, Gold, Black
MATERIAL: Netting, Silk Thread, Glass Beads
CONDITION: Very good condition. The beads are intact throughout, but a few have fallen from the tassels along the bottom. One of the green jewels on the front is unstitched on one side. There is one large hole in the netting on the right side near the side seam. The back left side edge has a small area of the border unstitched near the very bottom towards the centre back seam. There is some very fine, eyelash like shedding happening that appears to be coming from the black stitching throughout. This is a museum-worthy piece and would be best for study or display.
LABEL: None
MEASUREMENTS:
✂--- Allow for some ease.
Bust: 34 in. (86.36 cm)
Waist: 34 in. (86.36 cm)
Hip: 40 in. (101.6 cm)
Length: 49 in. (124.45 cm)