Authentic, 1920s silk dress in black silk with silk illusion lace in a rare large size.
Cream silk shantung insert at bodice covered with silk lace; pin tucks at shoulders.
Silk lace at sleeves above wrists (unlined), finished with silk bands.
Black trim at back of neckline; around waist; at sleeves above silk lace.
Articulated neckline; low waist with; straight skirt with slight gathers at waist.
Silk lace panel bodice snaps together at left side.
Slip-over style with snap closures at left side of bodice panel.
Intended to be worn loosely, this dress is recommended for a size Large. Measurements are taken flat, doubled as necessary. These are garment measurements and you need to allow room for body movement.
Bust 44"
Waist 40"
Hip 42"
Length 43"
Shoulders 18"
Sleeve Length 23"
Condition is Museum quality/near mint! I find no breaks in the lace. There are some tiny pin holes here and there; some very light stress at the back center seam. A bit of soiling at the neckline. The back center seam has been let out at the bottom 3" - I think this was a sewing error as it appears rather one-sided. This isn't readily obvious - you have to look for it to find it. This has not been cleaned.