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Wonderful 1920s Purple Intarsia Knit 3 Piece Dress Set SZ M This set is not without its flaws, but still - a 1920s intact three 3 piece rayon knit set in purple(!) is a rare find. I did a burn test, and I believe the fiber is a very smooth rayon. There may be some silk involved as well. There is a long, skinny sleeved cardigan sweater with a bakelite buttons front and hip pockets. Then, a V neck, sleeveless knit top with 2 tone intarsia pattern in lavender and dark beige. The last is a matching ribbed knit skirt set on a cream slip top with ribbon straps. The slip and skirt are very straight with no bust or waist shaping. Label: none Size: Taken unstretched. Cardigan: Bust: 38" , Low Waist: 34" , Shoulders: 15", Sleeves: 25" , CB Neck to Hem: 29". Top: Bust: 35, Hips: 36, Shoulders: 15,CB Neck to Hem: 26 Skirt: Bust: 36, Waist: 34" , Hips: 38", Shoulder to Waist: 16.5, Waist to Hem: 28", Hem circumference: 48". Condition - The set is sturdy and wearable. There are spots. The cardigans has two areas that read dark blue - one on the left front body and one on the left back elbow. These are shown. The top has a few small brownish spots. The skirt has a stained area right at the CF hem, this is about 5 high, plus there are three spots on the center back skirt seat as shown. One of these has a dark center, and there are reddish halos. All that said, none of this shows much in standard interior lighting. In bright daylight at a window? Yes. The photos were taken with two 500 watt bulbs and the spots are not distracting. The skirt has to be re-stitched together at the side seams, and as it was originally serged together, we had it re-serged there as well. SOLD! |
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1920s Vintage Celluloid Flapper Bandeau with Red and White Rhinestones This is the only celluloid bandeau I have seen since 1992. Its circular, with red and white stones set all around. The construction is also clever - the size adjust by sliding the band through the slot on the back of the flower. The curved tension of the band then pulls it back into the head size as needed. The curved tips keep you from sliding the flower off altogether. It is round in shape rather than oval. But as someone with a long oval head shape, I found it perfectly wearable. The flower does need to go on the side however, not the front or back. Label: none Size - adjustable, maximum 23 Condition - Excellent. No missing stones, although a few have darkened. Price: $275 |
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Vintage 1930s - 1940s Black Velvet Evening Gown SZ S This deep black velvet dress form the very late 1930s to 1940s, has a draped or ruched bust line, narrow straps, ruffled neckline and a boned bodice. The ruffle is lined with a periwinkle silk . The skirt is flared with nice movement. This closes on the side with a metal zipper. The surface of the velvet has a panne effect. Label: none Size - S. Bust: 34" , Waist: 25" , Hips: 38",Shoulder to Waist: 15.5, Waist to Hem: 43", Hem circumference: 114" Condition - Very Good - wearable, no holes or stains. The straps have been replaced as the original had been cut off. Price: $110 |
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1930s Pale Grey Waffle Weave Rayon Vintage Day Dress Blue Eagle Label Sz S This 1930s dress has the NRA Blue Eagle label that dates it to 1933 - 35. its a great summer dress, in a soft grey with mauve tones in a rayon waffle weave. The bodice has a double breasted effect with bound buttons holes and cream buttons. These are no functional. The Dress closes with a side snap plackets. The wide revere collar points are repeated in the pointed cuffs. Princess seams front and back create an easy waist fit and form kick pleats at the hem. The belt shown is not original and will not be included. Label: NRA Made Under Dress Code Authority CNA Size - Fabric has some stretch, measurements are taken un-stretched. Bust: 34" , Waist: 30" , Hips: 36", Shoulders: 14.5", Sleeves: 9" , CB Neck to Waist: 17.5 ", Waist to Hem: 31" , Hem circumference: 53" Condition - Excellent, no holes or stains. Price: $75 |
 Order #D2302 Click here for photos Order Here | 1930s- 40s Vintage Beaded Black Crepe Evening Dress & Jacket Sz L This very late 1930s - early 1940s dress and jacket set is a wonderful black rayon crepe. With matching belt. The jacket or shrug has black bugle beading at the front, hem and sleeves along with shoulder pads. The dress has a sleeveless bodice, with dense shoulder shirring, a shaped waist inset, bust line shirring and a wrap back with deep V neckline. The skirt is straight in the front, but has 5 back panels for loads of flare. Side metal zipper to close. Label: none Size - Dress: Bust: 50", Waist: 34" , Hips: 46", Shoulder to Waist: 17.5, Waist to Hem: 41.5" , Hem circumference: 96" Jacket: Shoulders: 14.5" CB Neck to Hem: 18 Condition - Excellent, no holes or stains. The belt backing is rather soft and wrinkled. SOLD! |
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1930s Vintage Blue Lace 2 pc Dress and Jacket Set This 1930s set has 3 pieces:dress, jacket and belt. It would have had a blue slip originally. We show is over a cream one for detail. The dress is sleeveless, with a Peter Pan collar, small front panel with navy looped fringe edging and a gored skirt with front pleats. Side snap closure. The belt is original, with pearlescent metal eyelets and clip closure. The short sleeves over jacket has waist tucks and gathered sleeves with a split cuff finish. There are no closures on the jacket. It could of course be worn over the belt, but it sure shows well this way. Label: none Size: Dress: Bust: 35" , Waist: 31" , Hips: 36", CB Neck to Waist: 15", Waist to Hem: 28" , Hem circumference: 52". Jacket: Bust: 35, Shoulders: 15, CB Neck to Hem: 21 Condition: Clean with no stains. We have been over this several times and there are very few, if any small breaks to the netting of the lace. The armholes of the dress are a bit rough - intact, but it appears a short sleeve may have been removed. The belt backing is intact, but worn. Price: $75 |
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Swingy 1920s Vintage Black Satin Dress S/M This 1920s dress has a over blouse effect with a wrap front and neck tie over a slip liner. The front skirt has three tiers, the back 2. This is all suspended on the slip liner as was so often done in the 1920s. The skirt tiers have a nice flare at the left side below the wrap front. Binding is used to finish most of the edges. There is shirring at the shoulders and there are no closures. The wrists close with snaps. Label: None Size: Bust: 38", Low Waist: 39", Hips: 42, Shoulders: 14" , Sleeves: 24" , CB Neck to Low Waist: 21.5, CB to Hem: 46.5,Hem Sweep: 46" Condition: Silk is Excellent, and is clean with no holes. The slip liner has several splits. Price:$85 |
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Charming 1930s Pink Organdy Vintage Dress S/M This 1935 - 1939 pink organdy dress has a lot of charm. We show it over a cream slip of the period. There are no closure, so it has a looser fir in the waist. The bodice has gathered darts and darted puffed sleeves with shirring at the bicep for a controlled shape. The waist has slight V at the front and back with a four gore flared skirt. Its a very sheer dress. The slip is not included. Label: None Size: Bust: 40" , Waist: 32", Hips: 50, Shoulders: 15.5" Sleeves: 14" , CB Neck to Waist: 15", Waist to Hem: 37" , Hem Sweep: 124" Condition: Excellent, no spots, or holes Price: $85 |
| Vintage 1920 French Haute Couture Beaded Dress by Rolande This c. rare example from the House of Rolande is dated Winter of 1920. Its a loose fitting evening dress in black tissue faille with beaded rondelles trimmed in fur. The bateau neckline has tucks and inset beaded straps that extend into streamers. The beading is done is black glass bugles, rocailles, square nail heads and sequins. The shirred hip drape is complex, with loops and tails. The back has two beaded streamers. The sides are quit open, so the slip of choice will be featured. Mme. Rolande operated from at least 1920 - 1927. There was US press coverage as early as 1920, when John Wanamaker announced that Chanel and Rolande models could be seen at his Philadelphia store. The house moved several times - 16 Rue Vignon, in 1920, 394 Rue Saint Honore by 1923, and 127 Ave des Champs-Elysee by 1925. She did receive coverage in LOfficiel for those years, with several of her models illustrated. There are no references to the house in 1928 or 1929. Label: Rolande 16 Rue Vignon Paris with Stamp Hiver 1920 and written number 1694 Size: Bust: 38 Low Waist: 42 Shoulders: 15 - 16 Shoulder to Low waist: 18 Shoulder to Hem: 47, Hem Sweep: 45 Condition: Excellent. A very few missing nail head beads. Very Good, No holes, but 2 stains on the front and underarm discoloration as shown plus areas of general tan color change that can be seen on the back of the bodice. Price: $725 |
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Vintage 1920s Ivory Horsehair Bobbin Lace Braid Cloche This c. 1927 - 31 cloche is a very pretty deep ivory tone of horsehair bobbin lace braid. Its a spiral made form with an uneven turned down brim edged in a plain horsehair braid. The right side is trimmed with a spiral ornament of the same plain braid. This summer cloche is unlined. Label: none Size:Crown: 21.5 Condition: Excellent. No holes, no spots or stains. SOLD! |
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Vintage 1930s Floral Chiffon Dress with Black, Red, Yellow & White Tulips This early 1930s chiffon dress has a strong , abstract red, white and yellow tulip floral pattern on a ground of black leaves that is rather different than the usual soft palette and realistic flowers of the 1930s. The waist is at the natural placement with a matching belt and open rhinestone clasp. The soft fitting bodice has a circular capelet with draped CF neckline and is caught up at the left shoulder with a large self flower. The skirt has the typical curved hip seaming of the period. Label: none Size:Bust: 42 Waist: 38 Hips: 46 Shoulders: 16CB to Waist: 15, Waist to Hem: 32. Hem Sweep: 84. Condition: Excellent. No holes, no stains. Price: $185 |
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Sporty Yet Stylish Blue Felt 1920s Cloche This c. 1928 blue felt cloche came from a museum de-accession many years ago. I can't imagine why they let it go. This has a wonderful scalloped crown set over a grosgrain ribbon band with a pleated taupe an blue ribbon cockade. The brim is narrow an snappy while the top of the square edged crown is telescoped. This cloche shows the harder edges, more tubular line of the later 1920s. Lined in black. Label: Hand written label, with '1928'. Provenance is the Swope Art Museum in Terre Haute, Indiana Size: Crown: 23" Brim Overall: 10.5" X 10.5" Condition: Excellent. No stains or holes. The original lining is intact. Price: $70 |
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1920s Gold Metallic Lame and Rose Floral Rose Chiffon Party Dress This late 1920s party dress is not an easy one to describe! It is a wonderfully complex metallic brocade chiffon in pale blue grey with printed with naturalistic roses in red, pink and gold with dark green leaves, with a second rose pattern of flowers and steams in gold lame woven into the chiffon. The cut is straight with tucked shoulders and a fitted dropped hip yoke. The gathered front skirt and smooth back skirt are suspended form this. The original slate blue under dress is still with it. The neckline and armholes are self bound . No closures. Label: none Size: Bust: 40", Low Waist: 34", Hips: 38", Shoulder to Low Waist: 22", Shoulder to Hem: 46" , Hem circumference: 76". Hem Circumference of slip: 46" Condition: Very Good. The only flaw is faint armpit rings as shows. These do blend partially into the tans of the print. SOLD! |
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Sweet 1920s Navy Blue Print Silk Crepe Dress This mid 1920s lightweight crepe de chine dress has a striking pattern in blue and ivory with a Peter Pan collar and soft bishop sleeves in a solid navy to define the shape. The ivory frills edge the collar cuffs and front placket where there are small swirled buttons. The abstract pattern has a visual interplay between solid and outline shapes and lozenges and circles. A very modern pattern in the 1920s. The dropped waist bodice has a gathered skirt set on. Center front snap closure under the buttons. Label: none, most likely home or dressmaker made. Size: Bust: 38", Low Waist: 38", Shoulders: 14", Sleeves: 22.5", CB Neck to Low Waist: 19", Low Waist to Hem: 22.5", Sweep: 70" Condition: Very Good, with a pin hole on the sleeve, a small 1/8" hole on the shoulder line of the collar and one discoloration on the skirt front as shown. Price: $95 |
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Sleek 1920s Black Velvet Flapper Dress with the Best Buckle This deep black velvet dress is a later 20s style with a very straight fit. The bodice is composed of wide silk velvet ribbons stitched together with faggotting in a diagonal pattern. The skirt is a straight cut with a shirred panel at the center front for movement. The low waist is defined with a wide sash that is set off with a rhinestone set buckle and rhinestone set rings. There is an interior silk slip that keeps the bodice in a blouson shape. As you can see, the faggotted lines of stitching are open and show the skin in the shoulder area. The ecru lace collar adds relief at the neckline and softens the effect of the dress. No closures at all - a slip over the head dress. Label: none Size: Bust: 36" , Shoulders: 15", Low Waist: 36", Shoulder to Low Waist: 21.5" to Hem: 40", Hem Sweep: 50" Condition: Excellent. The velvet has no stains or holes. Velvet nap is in good condition.The black silk skirt lining does have some light areas and pin dot holes. Price: $105 |
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Vintage 1920s Flapper Gold Sequin Evening or Party Cloche Hat I am such a pushover for 1920s sequins. This little party cloche is a late 20s type, even possibly to the early 1930s. The base is an bronze metallic mesh with old gold sequins in a Deco swirl pattern allover the cap. The edging is a cut velvet folded band in a rust tone and it's lined in changeable silk. Pretty. Label: none Size: crown: 24" Condition: Sequin cap is Excellent. The original velvet band and silk changeable lining were either dry rotted or shattered, and we have had this hat restored with new but matching fabrics. We will include the original remains when shipping. SOLD! |
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Charming 1920s Black Satin Dress with Red and Gold Embroidered Trim This 1920s silk satin dress comes out of an Ohio estate. These dresses with apron string ties were popular c. 1923-24. This one is charming with the long sleeves, tie collar, and drop waist shirred front skirt. The back of the dress drops straight to the hem with only the adjustable ties to fit it in to the body. The embroidered trim in red and metallic gold threads is placed at the collar, cuffs and hem. Label: none Size: Bust: 36" , Low Waist: 32", Shoulders: 14", Sleeves: 21 1/2", CB Neck to Low Waist : 18 1/2", Neck to Hem: 39 1/2", Hem Sweep: 50" Condition: Excellent. No posts, satins or holes. Price: $95 |
