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- 1920s Egyptian revival metal inset flapper dress, size S
1920s Egyptian revival metal inset flapper dress, size S
SKU:
0720.13.008
$1,850.00
$1,850.00
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A dress that went around the world in 1924, this unusual frock features metal insets that gently chime when the wearer moves. An exotic masterpiece worthy of Callot Soeurs or Paquin.
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Midi-length drop waist dress with square neckline and long sleeves with triple snaps and decorative bows at wrists. Bodice front features a two-layer drop blouson waistline with decorative flat bow fixed at right shoulder; top layer lays flat in front but forms sashes at each shoulder in rear. Skirt features double layer construction with decorative bow and waterfall tails fixed at left hip. Entire circumference of front and rear midsection decorated with stamped metal discs that pierce the top layer of chiffon and leave a hole to reveal the layer beneath. Attached black silk chemise underslip with nude chiffon straps. Over-the-head construction with no closures of any kind except wrist snaps.
fabric: silk chiffon
noteworthy: wet or dry cleaning not recommended. Air inside-out after wearing and vacuum gently through a nylon screen if necessary.
Store flat.
alterations: redyed entire garment to even out color; reattached metal discs where loose
condition: excellent with a total of four small holes in chiffon (one at right shoulder and three on right sleeve, the largest of which measures 4
mm). Negligible inconsistencies in fabric where metal discs were reattached.
measurements:
neckline opening: 9” across
shoulders: 15”
sleeve length: 24 ½” from shoulder; 18” from underarm
sleeve circumference: 12” at upper arm, 7” at wrist
bust: 36”
waist: 36”
hips: 38”
length: 43” from shoulder, 35” from underarm
sweep: 44”
hem: 3 ½” (dress), 3” (underslip)
label: no label present
size: no size tag present; comparable to modern size small
fabric: silk chiffon
noteworthy: wet or dry cleaning not recommended. Air inside-out after wearing and vacuum gently through a nylon screen if necessary.
Store flat.
alterations: redyed entire garment to even out color; reattached metal discs where loose
condition: excellent with a total of four small holes in chiffon (one at right shoulder and three on right sleeve, the largest of which measures 4
mm). Negligible inconsistencies in fabric where metal discs were reattached.
measurements:
neckline opening: 9” across
shoulders: 15”
sleeve length: 24 ½” from shoulder; 18” from underarm
sleeve circumference: 12” at upper arm, 7” at wrist
bust: 36”
waist: 36”
hips: 38”
length: 43” from shoulder, 35” from underarm
sweep: 44”
hem: 3 ½” (dress), 3” (underslip)
label: no label present
size: no size tag present; comparable to modern size small