Cavanagh's 1950s Crimson Silk Satin Cropped Beaded Evening Jacket Original_1920s 5 Inches (75 cm)

5 Inches (75 cm)

The skirt features a thigh length slit at the front left

followed by a second at the reverse

UK size 8 or smaller

Princess Michael of Kent

Cavanagh's 1950s Crimson Silk Satin Cropped Beaded Evening Jacket Original_1920s 5 Inches (75 cm)This charming, silk cropped evening jacket was designed in the 1950s. It is labelled and bears the name Cavanagh's of St Thomas, Virgin Islands, which would have been the go to boutique during this era in this glamorous destination spot. The waist length jacket is of luxurious silk satin in deep crimson, and is beautifully embellished with pearlescent and rocaille beads in a simple design reminiscent of flowers or shells. Beaded tassels are used to