Rare 1930s Lanz Hand Knit Green Nubby Floral Sweater designer-jean-paul-gaultier Lined in black tissue silk

Lined in black tissue silk so feels wonderful on

It is however

early 30s bias cut gown is made from a spectacular mix of real metallic gold and purple thread

Partially lined in a white silk with a pastel floral design through the upper half and inside of the sleeves

Two layers of tulle site over the inner rayon lining of the skirt

Rare 1930s Lanz Hand Knit Green Nubby Floral Sweater designer-jean-paul-gaultier Lined in black tissue silkThis little sweater is so fabulous and it is so rare to find such an early and wonderful example of knitwear like this from the Lanz company. It was hand made in Austria and the company began by making traditional costumes for Austrians attending the Salzburg music festival and eventually began to supply pieces for the tourist market. I love the floral design that is worked through the knit in rows between the little pom pom like nubs of wool and