BOTTICELLIANA Italy M Silk Lace Pintucks Embroidered Nightgown Robe Set NEW VTG

IVORY SILK EMBROIDERED NIGHTGOWN & ROBE by BOTTICELLIANA Botticelliana was a luxury Italian textile maker that produced sumptuous, hand-made women's nightwear, and deluxe bed and bath linens. Its fabrics and craftsmanship were beyond compare, the likes of which are impossible to find today. The set is made from 100% pure silk de chine fabric with a luxurious, silky sheen and billowy, supple drape. Its tags are dated Nov 26, 1973. Size 46 Italy = Medium/12 US NIGHTGOWN Thin, spaghetti straps, a long, high slit up the left, and lace-up ties on the right. Delicate pintucks and embroidery at the front and back bodice, with Chantilly lace at the neck, back and sides. Bust across: 17" (adjustable) Length shoulder to hem: 54" Sweep: 78" ROBE Three buttons and a hidden snap at the front. There is a spare button sewn into the hem. Lavishly embroidered and embellished with Chantilly lace and pintucks at the front. Short sleeves; full sweep hem. Bust across: 20" Length: 55" Sweep: 86" Obviously never been worn! Meant as a bridal/honeymoon ensemble, perhaps? Would surely make memorable and much-appreciated luxury bridal shower or wedding gift!