Three Vintage Day & Evening Dresses, 1920s
This lot includes three dresses.
THE FIRST
White cotton lawn embellished short sleeve dress with woven rough slub plaid, wide scoop neck, dropped waist, and gathered skirt. Bead embroidery around neckline, sleeve hem and across skirt.
Unlabeled
Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 15.25"
Chest: 38"
Waist: 37"
Hips: 41"
Length (underarm to hem): 40.5"
Sleeve Length (center back neck to hem): 16.25"
THE SECOND
White linen day dress with red and blue floral print, rounded tip collar, flounced cap sleeves, and stitch pleated flared skirt.
Label: Stern Brothers
Size Label: 16
Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 14.5"
Chest: 37.5"
Waist: 30.75"
Hips: 38"
Length (underarm to hem): 36.5"
Sleeve Length (center back neck to hem): 11"
THE THIRD
Off-white silk satin crepe bloused dress with drape paneled top and gathered full skirt with hip drapes and fabric acorns.
Unlabeled
Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 11"
Chest: 37.5"
Waist: 23.5"
Hips: 38"
Length (underarm to hem):
Sleeve Length (center back neck to hem): 19"
Condition
Condition:THE FIRSTThe overall condition is good structurally though there is overall yellowing, with some soiling on the upper bodice at chest and shoulder area. The left side seam is coming loose above the closure as is one of the snaps. Damaged bead is found on the front neckline and there is missing beading on the right sleeve hem. Dark spots can be found along the hemline. THE SECONDThe overall condition is good though there are several dark yellow spots on the collar, along the front bodice near waist and front right skirt side seam, and back left skirt side seam. There is also discoloring along the top of the shoulders and a loose snap on the left waist closure. THE THIRDThe overall condition is good though the neckline has some stress pulls as well as along the back bodice drape panel. The front and back bodice panels are missing tack attachments at waist and there is a detached snap on the right shoulder. Everything is sold 'As Is'. The stated overall condition of the lot is based on the assumption that the wear is consistent with age and use. All other condition issues are stated above. To request additional condition photos, please use the INQUIRE button or email couturecr@lesliehindman.com with the lot number. Condition is a matter of opinion of the evaluator and should not be treated as a statement of fact.