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Handmade Sheer Navy Czech Glass Bead Tabard Flapper Dress, France - M-L, 1920s

$2,250
£1,697.86
€1,976.06
CA$3,176.39
A$3,187.94
CHF 1,858.99
MX$38,756.12
NOK 21,361.63
SEK 21,969.35
DKK 14,770.85

About the Item

Exceptional in every way, from its unheard-of larger size to the intricacy of its beadwork. The tying tabard-style skirt offers adjustability, while the deep navy color differentiates it from your favorite little black dress. A remarkable piece of fashion history in astonishing condition. Sleeveless flapper dress with drop waist and round front and rear neckline; straight skirt with extra back panel featuring adjustable tabard-style ties at each hip. Front and rear bodice fully beaded with navy and black Czech glass beads, plus beaded trim around skirt hem and up both sides of tabard slits. Over-the-head construction with snap closures at right waist; unlined. fabric: silk crêpe noteworthy: dry clean only alterations: reinforced shoulders where strained condition: very good with above repairs and extremely gentle fading at apex of some folds on left side of skirt (see photo) measurements: neckline opening: 8” across shoulders: 13” from outer shoulder edge to edge bust: to 42” bodice length: 13” from underarm to drop waist, 22” from shoulder natural waist: 42” drop waist: 42” hips: 44” skirt length: 29” total length: 42” from underarm; 51” from shoulder sweep: 49” tabard ties: 1” wide x 39” long label: no label present except “Hand Made in France” size: no size tag present; comparable to modern size medium-large depending on desired fit
  • Dimensions:
    Marked Size: none; comparable to size M-L (US)Bust: 42 in (106.68 cm)Waist: 42 in (106.68 cm)Hip: 44 in (111.76 cm)Shoulder to Hem: 51 in (129.54 cm)
  • Style:
    Tabard (In the Style Of)
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Altered (not by designer). Reinforced shoulders where strained; extremely gentle fading at apex of some folds on left side of skirt (see photo).
  • Seller Location:
    Tucson, AZ
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 1219.13.0011stDibs: LU86436115611

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