PATTERNED SILK SATIN FLAPPER EVENING DRESS GOLD METALLIC LACE TRIM AND NETTING 1920s

1920’s era Flapper evening dress. One piece in construction, double short sleeves, gold metallic lace netting streamer panels drapes its sides. Skirt in light green brocade satin patterned with striped circles. Bodice with a fine gold metallic netting and gold metallic floral trim, with scoop neck and scoop back.  The metallic lace drapes over the shoulders and ends at sash waist line. Many hook and eye and snap closures.

Unlabeled.

APPROXIMATE MEASUREMENTS: 
Bust 34", Waist 29", Sleeve length 7", Across back shoulder to shoulder 12”  
Front Shoulder to Hem line 49".  

ERA: 1920s.

CONDITION:  In fair to good condition. The bodice is lined in a fine white cotton in good condition, the skirt’s colored silk satin lining has shredded. The skirt's lining has shredded and is in very poor condition. Small water spots in front area of skirt and a rip half way down into skirt as shown in two photos.

Our descriptions are true and accurate to the best of our ability. We try to observe and report every defect that we are aware of to give the buyer an accurate description but to mention every single minor blemish is laborious and unnecessary.

As condition and description is largely based on personal opinion, we ask that you look at the numerous photos carefully and decide the rating and pattern if applicable of this item for yourself.

Provenance:

Clothing from the estate of William Insco Buchanan (September 10, 1853 – October 17, 1909) who was an American diplomat.

On January 26, 1894, President Grover Cleveland (the former mayor of Buffalo and governor of New York   appointed Buchanan United States Minister to Argentina.  Buchanan was chosen by  John G. Milburn, president of the exposition, as the exposition was planned with a Latin American theme and they wanted someone who knew the South American countries well

Buchanan was Director General of the Pan-American Exposition, held in Buffalo, New York from May 1 through November 2, 1901, and is credited with the construction, operation, and dismantling of the exposition.

His ancestors still resides in the same home in Buffalo, New York and all clothing were stored in the attic of this ancestral home.

We are happy to answer any questions about this item. 

Insurance has been added to postage handling charges over $100.00 value.

Our antique textiles are collectible and are not new and not reproductions, and have lived a long and eventful life and sometimes developing flaws.  Therefore, use and wear should be expected with these items, unless stated in description. We do not launder or dryclean unless stated in listing, and most times have been in storage for many decades picking up old age storage oxidation spots.

Every effort has been made to describe our items as accurately as possible including flaws and imperfections to the best of our ability, to give the buyer an accurate description.  As condition and description is largely based on personal opinion, we ask that you look at the photos carefully and decide.  

International Buyers Please Note: ... Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility and cannot be held responsible for delays in shipping or customs. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying.

Item: Dress 199 - pg3/21