1920s beaded ivory silk dress - as is
1920s dress with heavily beaded decoration. Hand made in France’ label to one shoulder.
Selling as is due to condition - see below.
Measures:
Shown unclipped on a UK8, weight of hem means it drapes well.
Bust 42”
Waist 40”
Hips 42”
Length from nape to hem approx 46”
Condition:
Very pretty, but sadly imperfect so selling as it is. Overall integrity of the fabric is reasonable, but there a number of small holes and stress spots to the silk - have photographed all I saw. It may even be an idea to use the dress as a pattern and move the beadwork into a new base. It is displayable/workable as is but I don’t know how much dancing it could stand!
Shoulders have been taken up to solve a split in the fabric. Plenty of beads still in there if you need a match!
The overall majority of beadwork appears intact and secure. The beaded border design is asymmetric with snaps to fasten to one side (top one is loose) - slightly cocoon shape (see photo of internal hem line laid flat for shape)
The very top of beadwork panel requires a securing stitch.
Some discolouration to fabric, very slight yellowing to one underarm area more than the other.
Please note, I will always combine postage where possible and refund any overages. Please ask if you’re unsure.
Postage to the US has increased recently so apologies for the high price! I send everything tracked, and will send your reference once your order has been posted - along with any refunds owed.