1920s silk dress is authentic from the flapper era, luscious orchid purple silk with a handkerchief skirt hem. It's poor condition (see Condition Detail below), best for display or pattern copying. This 20s flapper dress has a V-neck, long sleeves, and a drop waist with bands of parallel tucks. The skirt is a simple rectangle with three triangular "handkerchieves" for a jagged effect. Lined in silk georgette through the yoke, with a shredded layer of sheer organdy.

Ladies' Size
000

Measurements
Bust 33, Waist up to 30, Hip 32; Shoulder to Shoulder 13.5, Sleeve Length 23, Neck to Hem 41 Inches

Era
1920s

Materials
Sheer orchid lavender purple silk georgette, fleshtone silk illusion georgette yoke lining, matching purple thin silky sheer cotton organdy lining

Label
None, probably factory made

Condition
Poor

Condition Detail
Too fragile to be wearable, useful only for display or pattern copying, has generally discolored silk with hues of yellow and pink to the purple georgette, has an obvious tear at center front skirt and a large L-shaped tear at left back shoulder area, the lining is shredded

Washing Instructions
If needed, spot clean by hand, by a professional experienced with antique clothing

Please note: All measurements (bust - waist - hip) are the maximum body measurements that will fit the item. These measurements already have ease subtracted and they are not actual fabric widths. To get actual fabric widths add two inches at the bust - one inch at the waist and two inches at the hip.

Size listed is a modern size. Any available vintage size is noted in the Label description. Please remember vintage sizes and modern sizes can vary a great deal.

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