A romantic and bohemian hand-sewn antique dress dating to the divinely Deco 1920s. This is a wonderful option for any Art Deco era fashion lover who is looking to covet a 1920s piece with the flexibility of day to evening wear. The dress is constructed from a lightweight yet strong cotton gauze in a soft chocolate brown. These cotton beaded dresses tend to lend a desirable level of resilience to the elements. The relaxed tunic silhouette features a faint boat neckline and airy short sleeves. The elaborate beaded Deco motif guides the eye down the breezy stature of the gorgeous garment. The beaded motif is created with contrasting white seed beads. The entire dress including the beadwork has all been done by hand, and the organic patterns have a heartwarming and human quality to the likely homemade piece. Wearable art! This would be a wonderful selection for a garden wedding guest! Perfect for balmy summer and fall evenings, too. No closure, pull-on style tunic dress.
The dress is unlined and composed of a single layer of semi-sheer cotton gauze. We have photographed the dress with a black slip underneath that is not included. We would encourage you to style this to your heart's desires, but if you are stumped, we would recommend a brown or skin-toned slip.
There are two bands of elastic encased in self-fabric sewn inside below the waist to be cinched for a blouson silhouette if desired.
Overall very good condition. Minor pinholes and faint surface abrasions commensurate with 100+ year age. It appears the dress was hemmed at one point as about 8 inches from the hem there is a horizontal row wrapping around the piece with signs of such (only noticeable upon close inspection). Best fits a modern US 8 to 12.
*Photographed with dark slip. This is a sheer cotton gauze.
1920s Hand-Sewn Beaded Cotton Dress Details
All measurements in inches (centimeters)
CONDITION
VERY GOOD
★★★★☆
| Measurement |
Inches |
CM |
| Shoulder |
16 inches |
41 cm |
| Sleeve |
7 inches |
18 cm |
| Bust |
43 inches |
109 cm |
| Waist |
42 inches |
107 cm |
| Hip |
45 inches |
114 cm |
| Length |
48.5 inches |
123 cm |
1920s hand-sewn beaded antique dress. Chocolate brown cotton gauze with white seed bead Art Deco motif. Relaxed tunic silhouette, boat neckline, short sleeves. Semi-sheer, unlined, pull-on. Interior elastic bands for optional blouson cinch. Entirely handmade. US 8-12. Very good condition for 100+ years, minor pinholes, previous hemming. Slip recommended (not included). Romantic bohemian wearable art. Day to evening versatility. Garden wedding guest ready.
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