Order #D2015 Click here for photos Order Here	1920s Blue Silk Faille & Print Chiffon Coat & Dress Set with Lamι Trim NEW LISTING  This is my favorite kind of find. 1920s- Blue- Floral Chiffon- Lamι trim on the collar- Nifty covered buttons. And embroidery! This dress and coat set has all the detail you could want in a day ensemble. The coat is unlined, with a low waist button and loop closure. The front edges are both embroidered, and this extends under the collar as well. The sleeves are finished with a faux under sleeve in the matching chiffon with wrist ties. The sleeveless dress ha s a chiffon bodice over crepe silk liner with faille hip band. Then 2 skirts, one chiffon with faille, the lower just the faille. The middle tier buttons on the sides with chiffon covered buttons and loops. The dress has a snaps at the shoulder and the liner snaps at the side seam.    Label:  none Size:  Coat: Bust: 38”, hips: 40”, Shoulders: 14” Sleeves: 24”, CB Neck to Hem: 41“, Hem Circumference: 46“.  Dress: Bust: 34”, High Hip: 36”, Shoulder to High Hip: 19“, Shoulder to Hem: 42“, Hem circumference: 42” Condition: Very Good. The coat has breaks in the warp thread at the armhole as shown, with 3 small surface dings nearby, also shown. The dress has a mended hole in the lower skirt as shown  - it has been backed with  matching fabric and stitched by hand. The under slip has extensive losses at the armpits and these areas have been stabilized with silk organza. This liner could of course be replaced. The dress displays well now and can be handled. The chiffon has a Ύ” stress tear at the  right underarm. Price: $360
Order #D2011 Click here for photos Order Here	1930s Gorgeous Floral Chiffon Garden Party Dress We used to find these frequently. Now, they are rare in the area. This gorgeous silk chiffon 1930s dress is a floral in shades of lavender, purple, aqua blue, orange, and sage green. The attached capelet ties in the front, while the waist ties are long enough to be tied front or back. We show it both ways. The skirt has the classic hip seaming of the 30s to fit closely at the waist and hip and flare extensively at the hem. The dress nap on the left side. The chiffon sits over an attached crepe liner. Label: none   Size:  Bust: 34”, Waist: 28”, Hips: 36”, Shoulders: 13”, Shoulder to Waist: 17”, Shoulder to Hem: 52”, Hem circumference: Full Condition: The chiffon is excellent. No holes, spots or stains. The body of the lining is fine, but the seamed on hem panel has splitting. Price: $330
Order #O355 Click here for photos Order Here	Stunning 1920s Amethyst Purple Velvet Opera Coat Oh to have the lifestyle to go with this wrap! This is one of the most glorious velvet opera coats we have ever found. It’s a deep, deep purple silk velvet with padded and shirred collar, open clutch style front, absolutely amazing shirred sleeves and a slightly blouson back created by shirred back sections at the side seam and hem. It’s lined in ivory satin. Label: The Dayton Company  Minneapolis   Size:  Bust: 44”,  Hips: 46”, Shoulders: 16”, Sleeves: 23”, CB Neck to Hem: 39” Condition: Excellent. There are some small splits to the interior lining at the neck. The velvet has a few scattered small spots where the pile is slightly flattened as shown.   SOLD!
Order #B334 Click here for photos Order Here	Beautiful 1930s Chiffon and Lace Appliquι Blouse NEW LISTING  Beautiful work on this 1930s blouse. It’s silk chiffon, with lovely lace yoke and sleeves. These large insets are framed with appliquιd laves and motifs. It’s really lovely. The  long sleeves are lightly gathered at the cap with more appliquι there. The blouse fastens at the sleeves with buttons and loops and at the back neck with hooks.  No side closing. There are  tucks and darts as you can see for fit. It is  a looser fit and a drop on blouse.   Labels: none Size: Bust: 37”, Waist: 34”, Shoulders: 14”, Sleeves: 23“,  CB to Hem: 19 ½”    Condition: Excellent. No flaws to note SOLD!

Order #D1997 Click here for photos Order Here	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
Order #D2006 Click here for photos Order Here	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
Order #L272 Click here for photos Order Here	Charming 1920s Silk Teddy Combinations This teddy or combinations from 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
Order #H6 Click here for photos Order Here	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
Order # D1897 Click here for photos Order Here	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

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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:$335

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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: $375

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