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1930s Silver Lame Net and Black Velvet Evening Dress

This 1930s net and velvet gown is actually a wearable size! The bodice is a sheer silver metallic net lace with some stretch over a plain black net with velvet ribbon edges. The skirt is bias cut velvet in a deep black. The small train is rather graceful, yes? We show this on two different size dress forms, on ea 38” bust, the other a 34”, to demonstrate that it  can fit a size range. Of course, it’s longer on the smaller form. Side snap closures.

Label:  none

Size:  Bust: up to 42”, Waist: 32”, Hips: up to 46”, Shoulder to Waist: 18”, Waist to Hem: Front 31”, Back 44”. Hem circumference: 92“.

Condition: Excellent.
 
Price: $175

Slim Fit 1930s Cream Lace Wedding Dress

This 1930s lace dress from the 1930s is one slim fitting gown. It’s a cream lace and was most likely a wedding dress. We show it over a silk bias cut slip. The sleeves are long and fitted with just a hint of gathering at the cap and a bit of gathering up at the wrist. The high neckline has  shirring at the front - these would look great with a brooch or dress clip. The body has the ‘V’ under bust seam and bias cut fit of the 30s. There are side snap closures, wrist snap closures and snaps under the covered buttons at the center back neck.  

Label: none

Size:  XS. Size:  Bust: 34”, Waist: 25”, Hips: 34”, Shoulders: 13”,  Sleeves: 25”, CB Neck to Waist: 15“, Waist to Hem: 42”, Hem circumference: 94” 

Condition: Very Good . Freshly laundered. There are some very discreet repairs to the lace. The largest is an almost un-noticeable are at the shoulder that has been backed by hand with a matching net. We show a close-up. The slip shown in not original but is of the period with a side metal zipper and is labeled A. Traina. While it is a bit large for the dress, we can include it if desired.

Price: $155

Charming 1920s Silk Teddy Combinations

This teddy or combinations form the 1920s is as charming as can be. The fabric is a lightweight silk georgette in a deep pinkish cream tone with wide lace edging and ribbon straps. There are small tucks and shirring at the hips for a hint of shape. The sweet trims include wired ribbon work flowers at the bust and a tiny lace pocket. Now what would you need a pocket for in these?????? A dime to call home?
There are no closures.

Label:  sz label 34

Size:  Labeled a 34. Bust: 34”, High Hips: 38”, Girth: 66”. Shoulder to Crotch 33”.

Condition: Excellent and freshly laundered.  

Price: $55


The Best 1920s Flapper Bandeau in White Velvet and Silver Beads

Let’s just start with the fact that 1920s bandeaus are not common. And are generally rather small and narrow. This is the best one I have ever seen. Really. I mean it. This one is the Top. It is almost white ivory velvet cord, wired to hold the shape and covered with silver bugle beads. These are also wired to form the front crescent and the fabulous cockade on the side. The cord around the back is soft. I have seen one other like this in 30 years. And that one was black and had just sold to a friend. And I know where she lives.
 
Label: none

Size: crown: up to a 22”

Condition: Excellent. No spots, holes or signs of wear.

Price: $875

Grand 1920s Cranberry Red Velvet Opera Coat with Fur Collar from Jay’s Ltd

This is one grand opera coat form a top atelier of the 1920s. The black fur collar is huge! And it’s quite the scene stealer. This 1920s silk velvet coat is soft and loose with intricate seaming  and a silk lining. The long fitted sleeves are formed by overlapping panels with shaped hems for an effective balance to the collar. The front is open  without closures. This is an outstanding example of the grand evening coats of the period. Jay’s Ltd. was a respected and exclusive London venue.
 
Label:  The International Fur Store ( Jay’s Ltd.) Oxford Circus Regent St. W

Size:  Not as large as the bust would indicate, please use shoulder and sleeve measures for true size. Actual Measures: Bust:  48”, Shoulders: 14 ½“, Sleeves: 23”,  Hips: 54”, Neck to Hem: 50”, Hem circumference: 86“.

Condition: Very Good. Some hidden repairs to the fur, a small piece of silk bias has been hand sewn on the back lining neckline to stabilize lining  losses there.  Losses to the lining above the label,
(see photo) and an oddly done glue repair to one of the back vents on the lining side, (see photo).
 
SOLD ON LAYAWAY! Price: $275

Order # D1897

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Airy 1930s Wine Print Chiffon Dress and Jacket

Now this is a find. Ca 1935 three piece sets are not found everyday. This one is in wine georgette chiffon with a small pinkish/ivory print. The matching dress and jacket are the chiffon while the slip is wine silk crepe de chine. The dress has an easy waist fit, frilled collar and sleeves, tucked front with rows of tiny mother of pearl buttons on each side, and a straight skirt with 3 front kick pleats. Closures are a side snap placket with covered ball buttons and loops at the back neck. The jacket is a loose smock style with very full bell sleeves with smocked caps and soft fold down collar. The slip is cut very straight with a side snap closure. We show this with a silver tone metal mesh belt of the period as the original is long gone. It will be included with the dress.

Label: none

Condition: Excellent. No holes or stains.

Size: Dress: Bust: 42", Waist: 31", Shoulders: 15"-16", CB Neck to Waist: 15 1/2", Hips: 40", Waist to Hem: 32", Hem circumference: 54". Slip: Bust: 40", Waist: 30", Hips: 40". Jacket: CB Neck to Hem: 26½".

Price: $165


1920s Purple Satin and Chiffon Dress Set

Order #D1845

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Lovely 1920s Purple Satin and Chiffon Dress Set

This is an understated late 1920s chiffon and satin dress set, isn't it? Yet the curved lines convey design sophistication and construction finesse. The under dress is a simple purple silk satin with typical straight neckline and straps. The over dress is a matching chiffon with wide scalloped satin border and cuffs, satin front bands, and waist ties. The curved waist seam continues into the open sided skirt panels. This seam is set with satin piping which continues to the hem to finish the open edges of the skirt panels.

Label: none

Condition: Excellent, but for some reddish dye loss as shown at the back and side front.

Size: Under dress: Bust: 38", Low Waist: 38", Hips: 44", Hem Circumference: 66". Overdress: Shoulders: 12.5", Sleeves: 23", Neck to Hem 43"

Price: $360 Sale Price: $275


1920s Navy Crepe Beaded Dress

Order #1595

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Striking 1920s Navy Crepe Beaded Party Dress

This striking and easily wearable size early 1920s navy silk crepe dress features horizontal bands of rose green and cream glass beads at the sleeves, hem, back neckline and down the skirt sides.The cut is very straight, with deep armsceyes, wide sleeves and a gently gathered low waistline. The floor length wide chiffon sash has three bands of beading to match the sleeves and hooks and snaps in place at the low waistline.

Condition. Dress is excellent. The sash has small losses to the chiffon.

Size: Bust: 50", Low Waist: 40", CB to Low Waist 22" CB Neck to Hem 51" , Shoulders 16½" , Sleeves: 15" , Hem Circumference: 50"

Price: $425 Sale Price: $325

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