1920s Dress Vintage Art Deco Cocktail Gown Pure Black Silk Gossamer Georgette
$644.53
Stunning Pristine 1922 Art Deco Flapper Dress.
Created from a black gossamer fine black silk with an overlay of French silk at the bodice giving a defined blouson affect.
The waist is dropped with a Diamante half moon buckle to the faux belt.
To the neck are ties which have been trimmed with black silk grosgrain rosettes.
The dress is called an Ankle skimmer.
The fabric is free of any age or storage damage and is a beautiful rare find.
It’s been stored since about 1925 and was then exhibited in a fashion museum from the 1990s until very recently.
Unlabelled as the dress is couture I have taken measurements when the garment was laid flat, seem to seem.
Front/back Length; 52”
Underarm to underarm; 42”
The under bodice bust is 38”
Shoulder to the drop waist; 23”
Drop Waist; 42”
Hip; 44”
Across the shoulders; 15.5”
Sleeve Length; 24”
Stunning and very rare, as in pristine condition.
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