1980s Black Wool Cardigan with Raised Satin Stitch Grape Applique Edwardian_Style this dress had a bit

this dress had a bit of room to spare in the bust

HIP - 36in

the front is detailed with four panels filled with padding

A stylish 1970s daywear piece by revered designer Ted Lapidus who began his long fashion career at the house of Dior before branching out on his own in 1951

Waist: 42 in

1980s Black Wool Cardigan with Raised Satin Stitch Grape Applique Edwardian_Style this dress had a bit1980s lightweight black wool cardigan that is fully lined in a fine acetate. It has a remarkable raised satin stitch applique grape design in two places the top left hand side with a larger area of applique work and the right hip. The raised element comprises of a bunch of grapes and each fruit has been padded and over stitched in a red ombre embroidery silk. The leaves appear to have been hand embroidered in two shades of green. The central button