Beard & moustache in lilac & red Beard & Moustache This hand-stitched Edwardian paper gown

This hand-stitched Edwardian paper gown is based on a French evening dress designed by Paul Poiret between 1912-1914

It is based on a 1774 illustration of Castor fiber (European beaver) from ‘Die Såugthiere in Abbildungen Nach Der Natur’

The piece is based on an American dress from ca

The fringes are simulated with Mizutama watermark tissue

as shown in the November 1908 issue of 'Les Modes : revue mensuelle illustrée des Arts décoratifs appliqués à la femme'

Beard & moustache in lilac & red Beard & Moustache This hand-stitched Edwardian paper gownAdd a manly (yet whimsical) touch to your decor with this stylish head of hair, featuring an elegant beard and moustache. This particular style was found in S. C. Thorpes ca. 1951 book Practice and science of standard barbering; a practical and complete course of training in basic barber services and related barber science The beard and moustache is 3. 5 inches tall, stitched by hand on 5x7 inch 100% cotton watercolour paper, which means that it will