Unlabelled silk and cotton crocheted lace dress and coat 1960s

Coat and matching dress ensemble
1960s
America
By maker unknown
This matching coat and dress combine silk fabric for the underdress with an all-over cotton thread machine crocheted irregular weave pattern. The sleeveless dress is sheath shaped, a popular silhouette during the 60s, fully lined with a back zip closure. Invisible pockets are built into the side seam on both sides of the dress. The coat has ¾ sleeves and resin/rhinestone buttons and eyes down the front and is also fully lined in a viscose fabric. Cotton yarn is ideal for crochet.

Other information
http://www.fibre2fashion.com/industry-article/6/520/crocheting-and-its-origin1.asp
http://www.crochetinsider.com/reclaiming-crochet-and-its-american-history/
http://fashion-history.lovetoknow.com/fabrics-fibers/crochet
http://www.craftsy.com/blog/2015/04/cotton-yarn-tips/