Rare 1940s Catalina Pom Pom Sweater designer-stephen-burrows All the bed and sequin

All the bed and sequin work on both pieces is hand done

It has a very Claire McCardell feel to me and is a wonderful example of early American casual but with a nit of a French chi flair

The original tie belt cinches in the waist and the result is one long

Very slight wear the gold on the skirt there and there but this is natural patina from age and should not be considered a flaw

Rare 1940s Catalina Pom Pom Sweater designer-stephen-burrows All the bed and sequinThis little sweater is so rare and so ffabulous I squealed when I saw it! It is by Catalina who are perhaps best known for their swimsuit but also did these fabulous little sweaters that girls would wear out and about. This one makes me instantly feel like it has been ice skating paired with a full skirt and scarf it would have been the perfect topper! I love the deign that is worked through the knit down the front it is slightly raised so has an