Heavily altered generally, but wonderful fabric. Bodice has new metal zip to one side. Faint perspiration stain and 1cm hole at left underarm. The bodice looks totally re-made. It has cotton lining at the front breast area. I suspect this may have been a single dress and was made into two pieces during the war. Label to the skirt. New zip has been inserted into the skirt. All of the skirt seams are new and have raw edges - the fabric has been cut to make this into a slimmer line skirt. b. 86cm, 34in, w.64cm, 25in
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

Pour des tissus comparables voir:
Palmer White, Elsa Schiaparelli, Empress of Paris Fashion, with a foreword by Yves Saint Laurent, Aurum, 1996, p. 133. 
Dilys E. Blum, Shocking : The art and fashion of Elsa Schiaparelli, Philadelphia Museum of Art, 2003, pp. 173 et 174.