So this woman I know that frequently comes into my library told me she had something vintage she bought at an estate sale and she wanted me to see it. I discovered she was talking about a vintage dress. The day she brought this in to my workplace, I just couldn't believe the detail on this dress. The photo isn't the best, but you can see the lace, beads and sequences that overlays the crepe de chine fabric.
The dress is a little big for me in the shoulders but I decided to buy the dress anyway at a very reasonable price. I love vintage clothing....you can't help but wonder who orignally owned this dress. The dress does have a designer label...the name is Peggy Hunt. I did a google search and found the bio on this woman. Peggy was born in St. Paul, MN and married in 1914. She and her husband moved to California where she started designing dresses in the 1920's. Peggy Hunt was known for using nude marquisette lace and applique lace to create a sexy look, but also a ladylike image. Peggy also became known as the "Lady of Lace" for her finest lacey fabrics. How cool is that??? I'm so excited to have a dress made by Peggy Hunt. By the way, she died in 1991.
My niece is getting married May 2010 in Jacksonville, FL so I'm thinking about wearing the special dress for her wedding.
