Garden District

For the beautiful women and gardens of New Orleans

Formerly Tonner/Effenbee Brenda Starr

$800.00 SOLD

2nd Place winner in the 2005 FDM Competition in Mardis Gras Ball Category

OOAK GOWN OF OOAK FABRIC HAND MADE BY THE ARTIST !!!

(details below)

Complete Repaint with artist quality paints and sealers

Complete Hair Restyle

Painted Lashes give her a natural delicate look!

Delicate beading around neckline, back, hem and on bodice.

Gown is unlined as it is not necessary. There are NO SEAMS or DARTS!

Gown is entirely handcrafted in one piece of 80% merino wool/20% silk blend fibers,

white on the upper portion of the dress, blue on the bottom.

100% Silk hand dyed fibers (pictured on the bottom half of the above photo)

were then inlaid into the base fibers.

The silk inlaid fibers shine with luster and rich texture against the wool/silk blend.

Pink Silk Gauze Wrap attached at wrist and back

Gown is removable with snaps in back at waist.

Very soft gown. Completely Unique!!!

Mask was made same way as fabric, then stiffened, gold glitter paint applied,

sealed and other decor added.

Hands were molded but kept coming back to original shape.

Silk fibers were added to her pink shoes to match her dress!

Jewelry hand crafted by artist using genuine S crystals and glass beads.