1920s SILK embroidered SCALLOPED dress small medium | new fall winter
m i n t : pristine with no signs of wear- possibly deadstock
e x c e l l e n t : signs of normal wear and age- no obvious flaws
v e r y g o o d : noted minor flaws that may have been already repaired - very wearable
g o o d : many noted minor flaws and/or mends -wearable
f a i r : numerous noted flaws and mends, some significant - still wearable
Covetable and rare 1920's dress! Done in an ivory silk with makeup/flesh detailing. Radiating and undulating embroidered leaves come from one side on the tied neckline bodice. Scalloped hem of the attached bodice is done in the flesh color and has attached waist ties. Skirt has a wide flesh colored hem. This is one piece that looks like two! The under bodice is linen with the skirt attached. The outer bodice floats on top. Pullover style.
From the estate of Margaret Whiting of Cheyenne Wyoming. Her husband was the State Engineer and also ran for governor. They lived at 510 E 22nd St in Cheyenne. (google it...it is a stunning home!)
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Brand: unknown
Size on tag: none
Fits like: small/medium
Color: ivory/flesh
Material: silk
Condition: Very Good Vintage: Tiny interfacing mend made to left shoulder. This has been hand laundered but still some faint mottled discolorations are still there. They are mostly on the back of skirt, but there is also some faint discolorations on the front and sleeves too. These are faint and since it is a lighter colored silk they can be seen in certain lights, but they are not obvious. A couple of threads are missing on the embroidery.
✂-----Measurements:
Bust (underarm seam) : 39"
Waist: 36"
Hips: 45"
Total length: 41"
Shoulders: 14.5"
Sleeves: 22.5"