This exception 1920s cape by Adair is utterly amazing and a true work of art. The Adair atelier was based in Paris and made beaded pieces to export into the American market. The pieces were based on the Haute Couture ateliers of the day and the work was done entirely by hand. They were one step away from being couture pieces themselves but did not have the official designation by the La Chambre syndicale de la haute couture. The cape is made from a luxurious deep red silk that drapes to perfection once on. The collar is gathered and padded with a ruffled top so it stands up and frames the neck and face. This closes with a simple series of flat hooks at the front. From there the cape falls to the knee area in a cascade of silk. Onto this is a dense pattern done in a variety of glass tube beads in black, white and a silver and these absolutely pop off the red silk. It is stunning. They add the perfect bit of weight so the cape hangs perfectly. It is an absolute treasure of a find and such a rarity to find a piece this old and in this condition considering it is entirely original and so many of the pieces you see at market at this level of condition have had restoration work done to them. Excellent antique condition.

Unlined and closes at the neck with three hook & eye. I do see a small amount of beads missing here and there and a thinning of the fabric across each shoulder where I suspect it was hung at some point during its life. Please review the photos. For an original piece that is now almost 100 years old I would rate this as excellent overall condition

Length: 46" from neck to hem

Note that antique and twenties pieces are final sale. They will be packed exceedingly well and we only sell pieces that will stand up to the stress of shipping, however, having pieces potentially shipped multiple times through multiple customs and countries is too hard on garments that are historically important and deserve to be treated with love and care. Please purchase accordingly.

Modern Sizing Equivalent: OSFA

Item# C438

Reference Photos: Cherie, Owner of Shrimpton Couture, by Erin Leydon. (See more on Instagram)

This garment has been professionally cleaned, pressed and is odor free. Thoroughly checked over before shipping, it will be ready to wear upon arrival.

This is one of the most beautiful antique coats I have ever had in the shop. It is made from a beautiful Russian metallic brocade with a bright contrasting cotton lining. Both fabrics inside and out are extraordinary. The exterior fabric is a real metal thread woven through a royal purple velvet. Throughout the design are pops of pink, green and yellow thread that is extraordinary and the final effect wonderful. Inside it an antique cotton in a brilliant red and yellow pattern. You could almost wear  this inside out it is so wonderfully made and the colors on it are just absolutely fantastic.The cut is equally as wonderful and it has that military great coat feel to it. The upper body and shoulders are cut narrow and fitted and then the skirt of the coat has a lot of volume and shape. The fabric choice holds this shape when on and it feels structured and fitted on the body. Absolutely wonderful. Truly a one of a kind, wonderful piece. This has been de-accessioned from the FIT museum and still retains the sewn-in museum tag identifying and dating it.  Excellent condition with normal wear to a period piece of this age.

Fully lined in red and yellow printed cottpon as seen with no front closures. Some slight fraying and wear to the top nap of the velvet here and there - I have photoed the worst on the shoulders. I see some minor staining inside the coat by the side inner hem - it doe snot show when on or go through to the outer layer. Note that it is cut smallest across the back (17" flat across). If you are small across the back and a MED you would most likely fit this since it has not front closures.

Note that antique and twenties pieces are final sale. They will be packed exceedingly well and we only sell pieces that will stand up to the stress of shipping, however, having pieces potentially shipped multiple times through multiple customs and countries is too hard on garments that are historically important and deserve to be treated with love and care. Please purchase accordingly.

Sleeves: 20"
Shoulders: 14.5"
Bust: 17" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 11.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 23" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 39" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-SML

Item# C431

This garment has been professionally cleaned, pressed and is odor free. Thoroughly checked over before shipping, it will be ready to wear upon arrival.

I love finding these little kimonos and even though this one is not perfect it's too good not to have someone get a few more years if love out of it. This is an early Japanese, made for the tourist market, boudoir tissue silk kimono. It is utterly stunningly and hauntingly beautiful. These were made to be soft and romantic and were stylized, pretty versions of the traditional kimono. Thse were hand dyed and hand screened, and the print that covers it is a stunning and still vibrant palette of greens, vivid coral and soft blues. I love the bright floral contrasts and edgings. It literally weighs mere ounces. There are fantastic to wear at home, as a light evening topper or even as a dress if you add a silk slip under it. Good overall condition with some notes below

Unlined and has an attached belt at the back. This items is almost 100 years old and has been worn & loved. There are some small holes along the seam s at the side and slight color transfer of the print here and there. I see a soft, faded water stain on one side at the back. These all add to the patina and in my opinion are not a detraction but it is priced to reflect the condition.

Sleeves: 14" with a 10" drop
Shoulders: 26"
Bust: 26" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 25.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 25.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 48" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: OSFA

Item# C430

This garment has been professionally cleaned, pressed and is odor free. Thoroughly checked over before shipping, it will be ready to wear upon arrival.

A showstopping 1920s cut silk devore jacket that is really a work of art. The body of the jacket is completely covered with A silk velvet, stylized floral design that is applied over a silk crepe base. The effect of that dusky lavender against the taupe silk with a slight purple undertone mixed with the anchoring black cuffs, collar and fringe is amazing. No matter how wonderful it seems in the photos it is even better in person as the camera cannot capture the way the fabric catches the light or the ease and drape of the jacket when on. It has no closures (though I did pin at at the neck for the photos and on it has a more draped feel as it sits lower on the shoulder. The collars and cuffs have a thick finish of glossy black fur and the entire bottom hem is finished with a 8" black silk fringe. This was lovingly and properly stored and still look fresh and is string and wearable even almost 100 years later. This is of museum quality and very rare. Excellent condition

The fabric is self backed. You can see the original hand stitches but at some point someone carefully reinforced some of the seams. The fur has no shedding and shows very tiny wear at the back inside base of the neck and inner edges of the cuffs. This does not detract in anyway. The fringe is in excellent condition. Remarkable condition for a garment of this age. The open front will allow it to fit a variety of sizes

Note that antique and twenties pieces are final sale. They will be packed exceedingly well and we only sell pieces that will stand up to the stress of shipping, however, having pieces potentially shipped multiple times through multiple customs and countries is too hard on garments that are historically important and deserve to be treated with love and care. Please purchase accordingly.

Sleeves: 24"
Shoulders: 16.5"
Bust: 21" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 20.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 21" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 28.5" from waist to hem (fringe adds 7.5" to length)

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-MED

Item# C425

This garment has been professionally cleaned, pressed and is odor free. Thoroughly checked over before shipping, it will be ready to wear upon arrival.

This extraordinary and exquisite, late 1920s, early 30s bias cut gown is made from a spectacular mix of real metallic gold and purple thread. It is truly a masterpiece and really a work of art. It is one of the most spectacular gowns from this period I have ever seen and I am extremely pleased to have it in the shop as gowns like this from this period and in this condition are becoming harder and harder to find. The color mix is superb and though you do see gold and silver versions out there occasionally still, to find one in a mix of purple and gold like this is very unusual. The fluidity of the fabric cannot be conveyed and it has a rich, luxurious feel to it. You would rarely see this level of handwork on a piece today and if you did it would be at Haute Couture level pricing. The cut is very simple but extremely well executed with wide straps over the shoulder that suspend the dress as it falls in a sleek sheath, flaring out as it passes the waist and falls to the floor. The back is cut longer then the front with a beautiful train and both the back and front plunges to a low and sexy deep Vs. I love the little panel of fabric that hangs at the front between the defined and seamed bodice and this is picked up at the back with little panels of fabric running down each side of the hooked back. It is entirely cut on the bias and draped beautifully once on the body, loving around you like liquid. It is a remarkable example of the work being done during this time period and is really a treasure. The color is still vivid and the fabric remains strong & wearable. It is a very high end, excellently constructed garment. Excellent, museum quality and rare

Unlined and slips on to wear with a row of metal hook and eye down the back. Hand finishes throughout. Note that I did not pin it on the mannequin and it is a little big on her but I did not want to ruin the line by excessive pinning - it will be even better on the right sized girl. There may be the occasional darkening to the lame here and there but nothing outstanding or readily apparent and this is a natural occurrence to this type of fabric. I do not consider this to be a flaw and any tiny areas only add to the patina of this outstanding gown. For a piece that is almost 100 years old is it to be considered in outstanding, museum quality condition. The fabric does have some stretch since it is all cut on the bias.

Note that antique and twenties pieces are final sale. They will be packed exceedingly well and we only sell pieces that will stand up to the stress of shipping, however, having pieces potentially shipped multiple times through multiple customs and countries is too hard on garments that are historically important and deserve to be treated with love and care. Please purchase accordingly.

Bust: 17-20" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 14-15" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 21" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 56" from shoulder to front hem with an additional 13" train at the back

Modern Sizing Equivalent: MED-LRG

Item# E599

This garment has been professionally cleaned, pressed and is odor free. Thoroughly checked over before shipping, it will be ready to wear upon arrival.

This thirties bias cut silk crepe gown is beautiful. It is completely cut on the bias so drapes and moves to fit you perfectly from the second you slip it over your head. The front has a soft and romantic capelet feel to it with a notched neckline and soft draped fabric that comes out from the waist and drapes over the bust. The back is absolutely amazing! It has one tiny hook at the top that when closed leaves an open slit to he waist. However the cut is so well done that you can actually leave it unhooked if you wish and create a a full open V that plunges right to the waist and leaves your back bare. The skirt then sweeps to the floor in a cascade of bias cut silk. The silk is feather light - it literally weighs ounces and feel like a wisp of air around you when on. The colors are pretty and feminine with soft, washed pastel floral design adorning the surface.  If all of this was not enough, it has its original rhinestone encrusted belt that has a green rhinestone buckle that adds the perfect touch of glitz to the otherwise fairy tale worth dress Truly a beauty and one of the best of the period I have had in. Excellent condition!

The gown is unlined and slips over the head with a hook & eye at the back of the neck. The belt is attached and I see no missing stones on the buckle. Hand finishes. The bias cut will allow for some give to the listed measurements

Bust: no true defined side seams
Waist: 14.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 20" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 15.5" from neck to waist
Skirt: 43" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# E569

This garment has been professionally cleaned, pressed and is odor free. Thoroughly checked over before shipping, it will be ready to wear upon arrival.

A absolute beautiful early textile that is in excellent condition. This is a darling little beaded capelet with a pretty fringe bead detail at the neck. It has a simple hook closure allowing you to style it front or back and wear it sitting on the shoulders or down the front as a full bib necklace, breastplate. The pattern is stunningly beautiful - glossy black beads are hand sewn in a net design so it falls and drapes or expands quite wide. The edges are fringed. It is utterly beautiful and all original! Excellent condition

The shorter inset piece is 4.5" from neck to beads, the full front length is 16.5" from neck to bottom

Item# A234

This garment has been professionally cleaned, pressed and is odor free. Thoroughly checked over before shipping, it will be ready to wear upon arrival.

This is a wonderful bias cut, hand screened silk chiffon flapper dress. Constructed from an almost weightless silk chiffon, the entire dress floats and moves with the barest of movement on your part. The edges are finished with the tiniest of stitches and help give a subtle waving effect to them that makes it sit and move even better. The panels are all pieced and hand placed to create a tubular feel and then seaming allows the skirt to widen out and float with a little bit of volume. This same ruffled floating bottom effect is picked up at the end of each sleeve of the little matching jacket. It is extraordinarily lovely and wearable with care. These where meant to float over a smaller frame so when viewing the measurements look at them with leaving a bit of extra room in mind. A truly beautiful dress and wonderful example of the textiles from this era. Excellent condition

The dress is unlined and slips over the head. Hand finished edges. It is in what I would consider excellent shape with no real flaws to note. There was an area or two along the edges where a stitch or two might be missing but there are no true real flaws. The silk appears sound and wearable. The fabric is bias cut so does have some stretch form what is listed. Please remember that pieces of this age will have a natural patina and should not be expected to be absolutely perfect (though this is close). It is after all almost 100 years old!

Jacket
Sleeves: 17"
Shoulder: 14"
Bust: 16" flat across the back from side seam to side seam
Waist: 14" flat across the back from side seam to side seam
Length: 14" from mid neck at the back to bottom hem

Dress
Bust: 16-17" flat across the back from side seam to side seam
Waist: approx15" flat across the back from side seam to side seam
Hips: to 18" flat across the back from side seam to side seam
Length: approx 48" from shoulder to bottom hem

Note that antique and twenties pieces are final sale. They will be packed exceedingly well and we only sell pieces that will stand up to the stress of shipping, however, having pieces potentially shipped multiple times through multiple customs and countries is too hard on garments that are historically important and deserve to be treated with love and care. Please purchase accordingly.

Modern Sizing equivalent: XS-SML

Item# D533

This garment has been professionally cleaned, pressed and is odor free. Thoroughly checked over before shipping, it will be ready to wear upon arrival.

This robe was carefully stored and it shows as it is still in extraordinary condition! The fabric is strong and wearable and it is a high end, excellently constructed garment. This amazing robe is made of a beautiful and fine black silk. It has stunning  hand knotted fringing detail in a high contrast gold silk cording that runs all around the lower hem and each sleeve. The movement that this creates when you move is fantastic! It crosses to close at the hip and ties in place and there is a darling fabric rosette that sits above the tie. Though this would have originally been meant for the boudoir, it can be mixed into a modern day girl's wardrobe quite easily and even used as a light evening coat or wear it as a dress with a slip underneath. These are getting harder and harder to find and even more so in this fine a condition! Excellent, museum quality condition

The robe is unlined and ties to close with one tie inside and another set of ties on the exterior. It is in what I would consider excellent shape with no apparent flaws. Please remember that pieces of this age will have a natural patina and should not be expected to be absolutely perfect (though this is close)! It is after all almost 100 years old!

Note that antique and twenties pieces are final sale. They will be packed exceedingly well and we only sell pieces that will stand up to the stress of shipping, however, having pieces potentially shipped multiple times through multiple customs and countries is too hard on garments that are historically important and deserve to be treated with love and care. Please purchase accordingly.

Sleeves:  Approx 25" to longest points of 10" fringe
Shoulders: no defined seams
Bust: to 25" from side seam to side seam, and continuing to bottom hem
Total length: 50"

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-LRG, OSFA

Item# S562

This garment has been professionally cleaned, pressed and is odor free. Thoroughly checked over before shipping, it will be ready to wear upon arrival.

This is a remarkable coat or full length dress, that was constructed with a level of hand work that is harder and harder to find. The collector or museum will instantly recognize how fine a piece this is and how remarkable the work done  on it. The photos do not come close to doing it justice. It is entirely done by hand with a beautiful crewel embroidery technique. Despite its age the colors are still fresh and vibrant. This is a garment that was carefully stored and taken care of. The cut has a high neckline and is trained at the back. The design work is exceptional - dense embroidery work form beautiful bouquets that splay around the hem, cover the back and run down each sleeve. The edges are bordered with a dense panel of flowers and leaves and the long tie belt is also completely covered with hand done embroidery. The base is a fine and light, black wool and I love the sweeping cut of the lower portion. Every detail is perfect down to the floral embroidered buttons. You can wear this as a spectacular evening coat, a gown or keep it as a boudoir piece. It is exquisite and a testament to the great craftsmanship and highly skilled technique that is rapidly being lost. A true collectors piece, very rare and very wonderful. On the interior hem it is embroidered as being piece 7 of 14. Excellent condition

Fully lined in black silk and closes with those amazing buttons at the front. All hand done. It is in what I would consider excellent condition with no major flaws to note and appears to have been worn very little, if it all. Please remember that pieces of this age will have a natural patina and should not be expected to be absolutely perfect (though this is close). The fit is somewhat variable depending on how you want it to look.

Sleeves: 21"
Shoulders: 14"
Bust: to 22" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: to 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Bodice: 16" from top of bodice to waist
Skirt: 42" from waist to hem

Note that antique and twenties pieces are final sale. They will be packed exceedingly well and we only sell pieces that will stand up to the stress of shipping, however, having pieces potentially shipped multiple times through multiple customs and countries is too hard on garments that are historically important and deserve to be treated with love and care. Please purchase accordingly.

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-LRG

Item# C365

This garment has been professionally cleaned, pressed and is odor free. Thoroughly checked over before shipping, it will be ready to wear upon arrival.

A spectacular and huge embroidered silk Chinese export shawl from the twenties.The floral design is particularly bright and vivid and offset by that black silk backdrop. The embroidered design of flowers is very beautiful and in a myriad of colors. Very dramatic and so wearable - you can use it as an evening cape or coat by adding a well placed brooch or use it in your home as a show-stopping accessory. The stitching appears to be primarily machine stitch with some finishes done by hand.

It is edged all the way around with a 22" inch hand knotted silk fringe border. The fringe is in good overall condition with minor wear the the ends as photoed.The inner silk embroidered square measures 55" x 55" making at a total of 99" square!

This was lovingly stored properly and is in excellent condition despite being almost 100 years later. Any wear is natural patina and only adds to the beauty of this fabric.

Modern Sizing Equivalent: OSFA

Item# A196

This garment has been professionally cleaned, pressed and is odor free. Thoroughly checked over before shipping, it will be ready to wear upon arrival.

A spectacular and huge embroidered silk Chinese export shawl from the twenties. It is a spectacular explosion of vibrant color on an off-white silk backdrop. The embroidered design of flowers is very beautiful and still very vivid. It is also very heavy - the fringe and knot work on this one is particularly dense and well done so it makes for a very heavy pieces. It is dramatic and so wearable - you can use it as an evening cape or coat by adding a well placed brooch or use it in your home as a show-stopping accessory. The stitching appears to be primarily machine stitch with some finishes done by hand.

It is edged all the way around with a 26" inch hand knotted silk fringe border. The fringe is in good overall condition with minor wear the the ends as photoed.The inner silk embroidered square measures 62" x 62" making at a total of 114" square!

This was lovingly stored properly and is in excellent condition despite being almost 100 years later. Any wear is natural patina and only adds to the beauty of this fabric.

Modern Sizing Equivalent: OSFA

Item# A195

This garment has been professionally cleaned, pressed and is odor free. Thoroughly checked over before shipping, it will be ready to wear upon arrival.

Gorgeous embroidered silk Chinese export shawl that is from the twenties. It is a spectacular black on black embroidered design of flowers and birds done in a satin stitch. This mono tone on tone is a little unusual and makes for an interesting piece. It is dramatic and so wearable - you can use it as an evening cape or coat by adding a well placed brooch or use it in your home as a show-stopping accessory. The stitching appears to be primarily machine stitch with some finishes done by hand.

It is edged all the way around with a 22" inch hand knotted silk fringe border. The fringe is in excellent condition with minor wear the the ends as photoed.The inner silk square measures 53" x 53" making at a total of 97" square!

This was lovingly stored properly and is in excellent condition despite being almost 100 years later. Perhaps a touch of softening to the color here and there but this is natural patina and only adds to the beauty of this fabric.

Modern Sizing Equivalent: OSFA

Item# A194

This garment has been professionally cleaned, pressed and is odor free. Thoroughly checked over before shipping, it will be ready to wear upon arrival.

This is a wonderful bias cut, hand screened silk chiffon flapper dress and soft draped capelet jacket, whose overall effect is soft and romantic - almost dreamy! The piecework and seaming to create the inset where the skirt joins the bodice is particularly wonderful - it is perfectly crossed and angled seams where the panels are inserted to create the shape - an extraordinarily hard thing to do with such a fine fabric! A simple sleeveless bodice tops the almost weightless paneled skirting and a soft jacket with full sleeves and caping tops that. The entire dress floats and moves with the barest of movement on your part. The edges are rolled and cross stitched. It is extraordinarily lovely and still strong and wearable with care. These where meant to float over a smaller frame so keep that in mind. A truly beautiful dress and it has its original rhinestone clasp belt as well. Excellent condition!

Unlined and slips over the head. Has its original fabric belt with a jeweled clasp. Hand rolled edges and hand finished. It is in what I would consider excellent shape with no real flaws to note. The judy it is on is a size 6. Please remember that pieces of this age will have a natural patina and should not be expected to be absolutely perfect (though this is close)! It is after all almost 100 years old!

Bust: 16-18" flat across the back from side seam to side seam
Waist: 15-16" flat across the back from side seam to side seam
Hips: to 21" flat across the back from side seam to side seam
Length: 55" from shoulder to hem

Note that antique and twenties pieces are final sale. They will be packed exceedingly well and we only sell pieces that will stand up to the stress of shipping, however, having pieces potentially shipped multiple times through multiple customs and countries is too hard on garments that are historically important and deserve to be treated with love and care. Please purchase accordingly.

Modern Sizing equivalent: SML

Item# E531

This garment has been professionally cleaned, pressed and is odor free. Thoroughly checked over before shipping, it will be ready to wear upon arrival.

This elaborate and wonderful jacket is in outstanding condition and is truly a marvel. Everything about it is exquisite. It is actually two pieces. The interior jacket is a deep blue velvet and the jacket and it is cut with a wide, graceful sweep outwards as it nears the hem. The buttons - which are hand carved wood that are then covered in fine tissue silk, are hidden and lie at the top of the bodice only - the jacket is left open below the bust  - done to make room for skirting beneath it. It is pleated through the small of the back and the fabric below that fans out and down beautifully. Each sleeve is cut on the curve and each cuff decorated with fine flat bands of silk and cording. This same treatment of silk bands and cords runs around the hem and both the sleeves. It is all finished with an edging of handmade black lace that is beautiful. Interestingly, the interior of the jacket is quilted with the size of the quilting getting smaller as it nears the front. Over this sits a cape overlay that hooks at the neck and has a deep vent up the back, matching the shape of the front. It too is detailed with silk bands, cords and lace and also has a large braided silk cord and tassels at the back. It is remarkable and in excellent, museum quality condition.

Both pieces are lined in a fine black silk taffeta with the jacket's interior being quilted. The button are covered in very fine silk and do show signs of shattering to the silk but are original and seem stable. The cape has hook & eye to close at the neck. The hand work is evident throughout and these are remarkable, fine early antique pieces.

Sleeves: 22" but the shoulders are set low
Shoulders: 18" but are dropped
Bust: 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: open
Hips: open
Length: 30" from neck to bottom of lace hem
Cape: 21" from neck to longest point of hem

Note that antique and twenties pieces are final sale. They will be packed exceedingly well and we only sell pieces that will stand up to the stress of shipping, however, having pieces potentially shipped multiple times through multiple customs and countries is too hard on garments that are historically important and deserve to be treated wil love and care. Please purchase accordingly.

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# C349

This garment has been professionally cleaned, pressed and is odor free. Thoroughly checked over before shipping, it will be ready to wear upon arrival.

This is an exquisite late 1920s, early 30s black silk crepe sheath whose exterior is entirely covered with hand done, fine little sequins and is one of the most spectacular gowns from this period I have ever seen. Sequin flowers  in bright hues mixed with trailing leaves and stems adorn every inch of its surface. You would rarely see this level of handwork on a piece today and if you did it would be at Haute Couture level pricing.! Each flower is a beautiful dense portrait of tightly spaced sequins sewn slightly to their sides so you get a raised 3D effect blossom. These cover the entire dress on both the front and back. The cut is very simple with wide straps over the shoulder that are also adorned with sequin work. These  suspended the dress as it falls in a sleek sheath, flaring out as it passes the waist and falls to the floor. The back is cut longer then the front for a slight trained effect and the back itself plunges to a low and sexy deep V. It is a remarkable example of the fined hand work being done during this time period and is really a treasure. All the work is done by hand which you can clearly see on the back side of the fabric. Even the thread used matches the color of the flower at the front.  Excellent, museum quality condition.

Unlined and slips on to wear with no closures. Hand finished and all the sequin work is hand done. There may be the occasional sequin missing but none that I can see! Carefully stored. For a piece that is almost 100 years old is it to be considered in outstanding, museum quality condition. The fabric does have some stretch

Note that antique and twenties pieces are final sale. They will be packed exceedingly well and we only sell pieces that will stand up to the stress of shipping, however, having pieces potentially shipped multiple times through multiple customs and countries is too hard on garments that are historically important and deserve to be treated with love and care. Please purchase accordingly.

Bust: 17" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 12.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 17" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 53" from shoulder to front hem, 6.5" longer at the back hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS

Item# E527

This garment has been professionally cleaned, pressed and is odor free. Thoroughly checked over before shipping, it will be ready to wear upon arrival.

Exceptional twenties flapper coat or jacket that is made of a beautiful black silk velvet accented at the collar with snow white ermine! The upper portion of the coat has soft shoulders and these curve gracefully to a sleeve that widens at the bottom edge as it nears the cuff into this fabulous draped sleeve. The collar is ermine and  it ties with velvet ties at the neck! Inside the coat has been lined with a cream silk that is still in excellent condition. I love the wide swing cut and by having no other closures other then at the neck allows that beautiful silk lining to create a wonderful contrast to the black exterior. Excellent condition

Fully lined in cream silk, both the interior and exterior are in strong and wearable condition. Ties at the neck.

Note that antique and twenties pieces are final sale. They will be packed exceedingly well and we only sell pieces that will stand up to the stress of shipping, however, having pieces potentially shipped multiple times through multiple customs and countries is too hard on garments that are historically important and deserve to be treated with love and care. Please purchase accordingly.

Sleeves: 21"
Shoulders: 15"
Bust: 20" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: open
Hips: open
Length: 33" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-SML

Item# C347

This garment has been professionally cleaned, pressed and is odor free. Thoroughly checked over before shipping, it will be ready to wear upon arrival.

The Western world in the twenties had a great fascination with all things art deco and oriental and places like Japan began to export pieces made specifically for the tourist market. These pieces combined classic design elements of the Japanese culture with a slight western twist to the cut and colors. You often will see the jacket but the coats are a little harder to find and far more versatile in my opinion. These were the most prized both then and now. This one is stunning and done in a high grade, fine black silk and is completely embroidered with absolutely brilliant colors. The pattern and design are exquisite and I love the little figures. It was carefully stored and looks as new as the day it was made. Vibrant and beautiful blossoms are worked around the figures and buildings depicted. Excellent, appears unworn condition. Extremely wearable!

Fully lined in black silk, it closes with frog knots at the front. Pockets at each front hip

Sleeves: 22"
Shoulder: 16" (slightly dropped)
Bust: 20" flat across the back from side seam to side seam
Waist: 21" flat across the back from side seam to side seam
Hips: 24" flat across the back from side seam to side seam
Length: 38" from mid back at the neck to bottom of the jacket hem

Note that antique and twenties pieces are final sale. They will be packed exceedingly well and we only sell pieces that will stand up to the stress of shipping, however, having pieces potentially shipped multiple times through multiple customs and countries is too hard on garments that are historically important and deserve to be treated with love and care. Please purchase accordingly.

Approximate modern size equivalent: XS-SML

Item# C343

This garment has been professionally cleaned, pressed and is odor free. Thoroughly checked over before shipping, it will be ready to wear upon arrival.

This is an absolutely stunning silk chiffon gown fro the late twenties that is just beautiful. It is getting so rare and hard to find these anymore and this one is just perfect! The silk is practically weightless - it is almost chocking to pick it up and it be so light. It is screened with a soft palette of blossoms that are set on a soft back backdrop. The effect is romantic and fresh. The bodice is simply cut with a hand rolled and piped neckline and arms. The skirt literally has yards and yards of bias cut silk - the photos do not come close to showing you just how much fabric there is! It really is very beautiful and a real treasure. Excellent condition

Unlined and slips on to wear. A series of snaps and hooks down one side to close. Hand finhses

Bust: 17" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 13" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Bodice: 14.5" from top of bodice to waist
Skirt: 44" from waist to hem

Note that antique and twenties pieces are final sale. They will be packed exceedingly well and we only sell pieces that will stand up to the stress of shipping, however, having pieces potentially shipped multiple times through multiple customs and countries is too hard on garments that are historically important and deserve to be treated with love and care. Please purchase accordingly.

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-SML

Item# E517

This garment has been professionally cleaned, pressed and is odor free. Thoroughly checked over before shipping, it will be ready to wear upon arrival.

Pieces from the twenties have their own unique specialness and this little dress that can also double as a light evening coat is no exception. It was surely hand made and has some quirks that go along with that, but is so charming that I can't help but love it more for that fact. Made of a sleek seal finish silk velvet, it has a simple cut with full shoulders and sleeves that narrow as they reach their cuffs. The collar is neat and simple and I love the painted off-white zipper that creates a graphic line up the center of the dress. The little bell shaped zipper pull is just charming as well. An attached tie creates shape at the waist and it has a early plastic cinch belt buckle. This is where it gets quirky - unless left loose and low it sort of sits off side. This could be corrected but I sort of love it like this so its been left as found! Excellent condition

Unlined and closes with the hand painted front zipper.

Note that antique and twenties pieces are final sale. They will be packed exceedingly well and we only sell pieces that will stand up to the stress of shipping, however, having pieces potentially shipped multiple times through multiple customs and countries is too hard on garments that are historically important and deserve to be treated with love and care. Please purchase accordingly.

Sleeves: 22"
Shoulders: 13.5"
Bust: 17" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 14" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 20" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 49" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-SML

Item# C220

This garment has been professionally cleaned, pressed and is odor free. Thoroughly checked over before shipping, it will be ready to wear upon arrival.

This is a beauty! Made of the finest liquid silk this is a gown to be treasured. This would have been meant for the boudoir but it could easily be worn as an actual gown in our modern world. It is cut on the bias and literally slips on and settles down the body perfectly into place, caressing every curve. The screened floral pattern runs in angled bands giving the wearer length and leanness. I can't help but think of the later Ossie Clark spiral dress when I look at this and think it was gowns like this that perhaps gave him inspiration. The front is gently gathered along the sides and the back has an open slit that runs down the spine. It is just incredible and very well made with hand finishes. Excellent condition.

Unlined and slips on. Cut on the bias so the length will come up slightly when on.

Bust: no true defined side seams
Waist: 12-16" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 16-19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 13" from top of bodice to waist
Skirt: 47" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# E503

This garment has been professionally cleaned, pressed and is odor free. Thoroughly checked over before shipping, it will be ready to wear upon arrival.

Showstopping, highly collectible 1920s real metallic gold and silver thread lame shawl is a masterpiece and really a work of art. It has the added decadence of silk fringe that makes it amazing! The entire surface has an almost reptile skin feel to it. Very unusual. It also mixes different tones of gold and a almost silver thread in the pattern. Again very unusual. Marvel at the close up shots and know that it is still 100% better in person! The fluidity of the fabric cannot be conveyed and it has a rich, luxurious feel to it. The silk and lame are both strong and true and there are no flaws or holes.It is strong and wearable and is a very high end, excellently constructed garment. Excellent, museum quality and rare.

This was lovingly stored properly and looks new almost 100 years later. Perhaps a touch pf tarnish to the thread here and there but this is natural patina and only adds tot he beauty of this fabric.

It is edged all the way around with a 18 inch hand knotted silk fringe border. The fringe is in excellent condition.The inner lame and silk square measures 46" x 46" making at a total of 64" square!

Modern Sizing Equivalent: OSFA

Item# A180

This garment is in as found condition. It has been steamed and is odor free. Thoroughly checked over before shipping, it will be ready to wear upon arrival.

An amazing Art Deco 1920s gown that is completely covered in beads & sequins on netting. Glossy jet black sequins are mixed with brilliant royal blue glass tube beads. The beading forms a peacock feather design that runs across the bodice and around the back. The design then circles the entire bottom half of the skirt. Puffed netting sleeves add a delicate, feminine touch and each has a strip of glossy black sequins running down the outer edge. It is wearable with care of course - it is almost 100 years old after all! Really a work of art, not just a piece of clothing. The lucky girl who gets this will be very pleased indeed. Hand done and finished. Excellent, museum quality condition

Bust: The fabric is 17" flat across the back from side seam to side seam
Waist: 17" flat across the back from side seam to side seam
Hips: 12" flat across the back from side seam to side seam at the very top of the hip then it is free under that
Shoulders: 14"
Total length: 51" from shoulder to bottom hem

The dress is unlined and slips over the head to wear. There are some tiny breaks in the netting on the sleeves and very minor sequin loss - please see pictures. Nothing to the degree that I would consider a major flaw.

Note that antique and twenties pieces are final sale. They will be packed exceedingly well and we only sell pieces that will stand up to the stress of shipping, however, having pieces potentially shipped multiple times through multiple customs and countries is too hard on garments that are historically important and deserve to be treated with love and care. Please purchase accordingly

Modern Sizing equivalent: SML - MED (6-10)

Item# E189

This garment is in sound, clean, as found condition and is odor free. Thoroughly checked over before shipping, it will be ready to wear upon arrival

Bust: 18" flat across the back from side seam to side seam
Waist: 13" flat across the back from side seam to side seam
Hips: 19" flat across the back from side seam to side seam
Shoulders: no defined seam
Total length: 56" from shoulder to bottom hem

The dress is unlined and closes with a curved series of hook and eye combos along the back that are offset to one side. While there may be a broken thread here or there is is in near mint condition for its age and is of museum quality. Please remember that pieces of this age will have a natural patina and should not be expected to be absolutely perfect (though this is close)! It is after all almost 100 years old

Note that antique and twenties pieces are final sale. They will be packed exceedingly well and we only sell pieces that will stand up to the stress of shipping, however, having pieces potentially shipped multiple times through multiple customs and countries is too hard on garments that are historically important and deserve to be treated wil love and care. Please purchase accordingly.

Modern Sizing equivalent: XS-SML (0-6)

Item# E197

This garment has been professionally spot cleaned and is odor free. Thoroughly checked over before shipping, it will be ready to wear upon arrival

This cape is utterly amazing and a true work of art. Heavy, luxurious bronze silk drapes to perfection The collar, and the entire circumference of the cape is covered in stunning crewel work embroidery. The thread used is a hick embroidery thread in a muted palette of bronzes, coppers, greens and golds with splashes of pinks and blues. Its stunning! Set into each side is a turned up triangle edged with gold metallic lace and set with glass venetian painted beads! They add the perfect bit of weight so the cape hangs just so. Inside the cape is lined in a muted dusky pink silk and a gold metal ball and gold metal thread act as the closure at the neck. Its photoed over a gold netting flapper dress from the same time period and they were received together (also available)! Note that it is much more of a copper bronze color then what is pictured. Its stunning and a true gem!

A stunning example of the meticulous craftsmanship that clothes-making once entailed. This beautiful piece is a marvel of design and intricate workmanship. On overlay of netting has applied sequins around the entire cape. This is over a jet black silk base. Layers of tattered lace and embroidered edged netting create a dramatic ruffle at the hem! This same lace sweeps up the front! A big lightly boned stand-up velvet collar frames the face and it is embellished with a dotted silk tulle and the most amazing wide panel of heavily applied round paillettes. These same paillettes adorn the velvet ties at the bottom front of the cape. The hours to sew each of these on must have been astonishing! It's not perfect, but still extremely wearable and quite fabulous in that tattered, romantic shabby chic kind of way!

The color of this dress is outstanding and exceedingly rare to find on a twenties piece! It is that perfect shade of pink with tiny shots of silver glass beads worked into the design to gve al little extra pop to the color! This is a classic art deco, tubular flapper dress that has been hand-done from top to bottom in elaborate rows of pink sequins and pink and silver tube beads. The skirt of the piece is remarkable - it has elaborate and perfect rows of teardrop paillettes, each hand placed and attached. These add tremendous movement and glitz to the piece. They also make an astonishingly beautiful sound when you move - like the wind rustling through tree tops on a perfect summer day. I don't think I have ever fallen so utterly in love with a dress before this one. It makes me happy just to look at it. The dress is in excellent, wearable condition with proper care and the love it deserves. It is not just a dress but a work of art and the pictures do not come close to doing it justice - if you even remotely fell in love with it - you will faint from happiness to see and hear it in real life. Excellent, museum quality.

Remarkable early teens coat cut like a cross between a man's great coat, a bathrobe (serious - it really reminds me of one in the way it is cut) and yet it has edgy details - like this insanely wide sleeves and the slouchy jeweled belt. Its in really good shape for its age - not immaculate but the patina that shows is earned from being worn with love and the natural aging rather then damaged flaws. The exterior is a glossy black sealskin velvet that is made to looked ribbed by the way the pile has been laid out. It gives it this fantastic mannish pinstripe look. The cut is over-sized as was typical of the period. It have it listed as a med - large but really a smaller girl could have (and may have worn this back then) The sleeves are cuffed and very wide at the bottom - the cut is long and tented and it crosses and closes to one side - also typical of the period. A fantastic belt set with a rhinestone and jet black clasp go across this. It is lined in black silk that is still sound. I think its fantastic and a killer design!

Shoulders: no defined seam
Bust: 19" from side seam to side seam
Waist: 22" from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Bodice: 18" from shoulder to low waist seam
Skirt length: 28" from low waist seam to bottom hem
Sleeves: approx. 21" from shoulder to longest point

The coat is fully lined and closes with a series of button snaps in the front, along with a belt at the waist. Some of the velvet has flattened along the loop that goes around the button and on the button, and has browned a tad in color. The exterior is otherwise remarkably sound and in great shape. There is the teeniest of this around the edges of the cuffs as well. There is one very old patch done near the waist inside- it looks almost the same age as the coat and a few seams have stretched - also inside. The silk is just starting to go near the seam under one arm - sent as is. I had it cleaned and it stood up with no problems.

Note that antique and twenties pieces are final sale. They will be packed exceedingly well and we only sell pieces that will stand up to the stress of shipping, however, having pieces potentially shipped multiple times through multiple customs and countries is too hard on garments that are historically important and deserve to be treated with love and care. Please purchase accordingly.

Modern Sizing equivalent: MED-LRG

It will fit looser on a smaller frame - the mannequin is a 4-6ish and its not clipped

Item# C84

This garment has been professionally cleaned, pressed and is odor free. Thoroughly checked over before shipping, it will be ready to wear upon arrival

Truly a one of a kind find, this bag is straight from the revered collection of one of my best girl's who has finally been convinced to let it go. Its spectacular - really a work of art. Late 1900s the bag is fully beaded and quite large for this time period. Both the front and back are completely covered in glass tube beads in a wild array of colors. Its is very art nouveau in feel - organic rhythms and patterns ans a maters eye for color combination. The handle is also fully beaded and backed with grosgrain ribbon. Inside, it is lined in a brilliant blue silk crepe, which the owner told me was professionally restored prior to her purchase some 30 odd years ago. The frame is really the highlight of this bag. It is celluloid and elaborately carved and gilded. The cameo is exquisitely carved in full 3D relief and set on a blackened backdrop and has an ivory like appearance though I do believe it is also celluloid. The clasp is an intricate push down piece that works inside with brass metal strips that bend to allow the bag to open. It's strong and true and has no issues with opening or closing Its really a rarity to find these celluloid bags this complete. This one has been done completely by hand and is a true piece of art representing the aesthetic movement of that time period.

8" W x 1" D x 13" H (20" including handle)

The bag is completely lined in vibrant blue silk and closes with a clasp at the top. I see one string of beads missing from the bottom loops - one could take an exterior one and fill. I see no bead loss though the body or strap. Some of the thick threads that attach the bag tot he frame have beads some do not. I do not know if that is deliberate (hand made pieces from this time period often had built in "flaws" perfection was something frowned upon as one was not to strive to be more perfect then god) All the threads seem to match so I suspect its either a natural wear from time or was deliberate. I would rate this bag near mint for this time period. It is exceptional.

Note that antique and twenties pieces are final sale. They will be packed exceedingly well and we only sell pieces that will stand up to the stress of shipping, however, having pieces potentially shipped multiple times through multiple customs and countries is too hard on garments that are historically important and deserve to be treated with love and care. Please purchase accordingly.

Item# B82

Absolutely stunning silk taffeta (but so lightweight - I suspect it has a shot of silky rayon mixed in for a bit of fluidity) that has the most beautiful washed floral design hand screened in soft feminine pinks, lavenders and just a touch of green. It is a masterpiece of seaming - its literally pieced together, with each piece that creates movement cut on the bias. Literally a marvel of design! The more you realize how many individual panels are used to create what at first glance is one column is incredible. The back is genius, a low V and fabric that has been gathered to create a soft draped almost bustle like detail at the back. All the edges are piped in a matching fabric. It is truly a beautiful piece and one of my personal favorites. Excellent condition.

Bust: 18" from side seam to side seam
Waist: 13" from side seam to side seam
Hips: 18" from side seam to side seam
Total length: 56" shoulder to bottom hem

The dress is unlined and slips over the head to wear

Modern Sizing equivalent: XS-SML

Item# E276

This garment has been professionally cleaned, pressed and is odor free. Thoroughly checked over before shipping, it will be ready to wear upon arrival

This lame lace on metallic netting gown from the turn of the century is jaw dropping. It is is in utterly pristine condition†- something that is becoming more and more of a rarity as time goes by. This piece is one long sheath, drawn in at the lower skirt and caught up with a metallic thread floral detail. All that embroidery work is even more amazing when you realize that the metallic lace tulle is hand embroidered with real gold thread! And that all that hand work is in mint condition. The dress is an overdress and has a heavy Oriental influence a la Paul Poiret with it's loose, simple shape, high waist, kimono sleeves and slight hobble skirt. †The slip is silk charmeuse twenties with ribbon embroidery -included as bonus but not original to the dress. Puffed netting sleeves add a delicate, feminine touch and the belt is a strip of tightly woven metal thread lame. The condition is superb. Its completely wearable (with care of course - its still over a 100 years old so should be handled with much care, love and respect) and its really a work of art, not just a piece of clothing. I could gaze at the back alone for hours! The lucky girl who gets this will be very pleased indeed! It is truly a special piece

Day dresses from the twenties are a little harder to find and its surprising that sometime a fabulous day dress can be as valuable and collectible as their over the top, extravagant, evening counterparts! It boils down tot he simple fact that a girl would have worn her day dresses to pieces back then! This was probably a dress that fell in-between the two - it is so beautiful and finely done that it would have been for special day events. Can you not just picture a girl with her flapper bob, kitten heels. little silk clutch and the perfect hat topping her curls, wearing this piece to a Sunday picnic in town? It's really extraordinary. Its slightly more of a tangerine peachy color that what has photoed and the silk is that nice weight creped twill. Strong and still highly wearable! A darling Peter Pan collar tops a row of silk covered peach and black buttons on a cream striping. The body of the dress is classic 20s - almost tubular in design. There is an amazing band of fabric applique all stitched into place with a border of hooked embroidery work. I love that front flat pleated "apron" that entire panel of pleating is actually a separate piece that is attached at the waist so swings and adds extra movement. Excellent condition and just stunning!

Stunning, ethereal and romantic peignoir that could easily be used as a evening topper or even as a dress. The base is a very fine, light silk chiffon with silk crepe piped edging and the most amazing and beautiful applique floral design that is worked into the back side of the fabric so that from the front this design seems to float on the silk fabric. It has the most amazing open, kimono like sleeves that have that same piped silk crepe that edges the pieces hand placed and sewn near top to hold. It ties flapper style and a high deco design lace creates that gorgeous bottom asymmetrical ruffle. That same lace is picked up at the back cape. Excellent condition and truly beautiful!

Shoulders: 19" from seam to seam
Bust: 27" from side seam to side seam, and continuing to bottom hem
Total length: 52" from shoulder to bottom hem
Sleeves: 31" from shoulder seam to longest point

The piece is unlined and closes with a tie inside at the waist and then again at one side on the exterior. There are two small, well done repairs to the lace on the cape - they seem to have been done some time ago and are only noticeable if the lace is spread out flat due to the folds and drape. Really well made. It should be dry cleaned upon recommendation of your trusted dry cleaners when cleaned again in the future.

Note that antique and twenties pieces are final sale. They will be packed exceedingly well and we only sell pieces that will stand up to the stress of shipping, however, having pieces potentially shipped multiple times through multiple customs and countries is too hard on garments that are historically important and deserve to be treated with love and care. Please purchase accordingly.

Item# E294

This garment has been professionally cleaned, pressed and is odor free. Thoroughly checked over before shipping, it will be ready to wear upon arrival

This is a wonderful cotton voile flapper day dress. It has fantastic open cut work embroidery and hand done smocking detailing! The color is a hand dyed pink-salmon color and the white embroidery work really pops against it. The technique used to make the open stitched areas is done from thread that is pulled across the open areas. This is a meticulous and time consuming process and would have been done by hand. The embroidery work is actually raised and dimensional in some places and is quite extensive - it is also all done by hand. A labour intensive piece like this would have been very high quality at the time! Excellent, museum quality condition

Shoulders: 16" from seam to seam with a slight drop
Bust: 19" from side seam to side seam
Waist: 16.5" from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Bodice: 15" from neck to waist
Skirt: 22" from waist to bottom hem

Unlined, it slips over the head and has hidden snaps along one side. There are a couple of tiny smudges here and there - but nothing that truly detracts from this gorgeous piece. No true flaws to note for a piece of this age. Note the color is closest in the close-up of the skirt but is still a tad more vibrant in person

Note that antique and twenties pieces are final sale. They will be packed exceedingly well and we only sell pieces that will stand up to the stress of shipping, however, having pieces potentially shipped multiple times through multiple customs and countries is too hard on garments that are historically important and deserve to be treated with love and care. Please purchase accordingly.

Modern Sizing equivalent: XS-SML (4-8)

Item# E299

This garment has been professionally cleaned, pressed and is odor free. Thoroughly checked over before shipping, it will be ready to wear upon arrival

Exquisite 1920s dress in a remarkable and unusual shade of soft green. The silk chiffon is finished with mind boggling tiny stitches and that amazing pointed hem that follows the design in the dress. The bead work is amazing. Entirely hand done and very tightly stitched! Primarily the design is comprised of bead work but the outline of the diamonds on the skirting are bead edged rows of iridescent sequins. The beading that form the main design are a mix of the fine glass tube beads in clear and silk painted interiors. The flowers - which are gorgeous - are a myriad of pinks, tangerines and lavenders highlighted by green leaf outlines. The back and front are scooped as is each arm opening. The skirting has extra panels set into each side so you get even more movement! There are no closures - you just slip it over an under dress and go. Strong and wearable with the care and love it deserves to be shown - this is a remarkable twenties textile. The level of work in this piece would only be found in the highest couture of today! Museum quality.

What a showstopper! This is an amazing fully sequined cocoon cape from the twenties that is just breathtaking. Every inch of the exterior is covered in rows of sequins. The sequins at first glance appear to be a combination of a glossy jet black missed with glossed steel greys but the greys are actually tinged with a slight turquoise shade - this gives them remarkable shimmer and the sense of life with the slightest of movements of the wearer. The cut will adapt to pretty much any frame - it has no defined shoulder and just drapes on - the fabric on each side is cut to elongate and eventually end in an opening where you slip through your hands - this makes it easy to wear and ensures it stays on and again, fully takes advantage of the movement and shimmer of the sequins. The collar is wonderful - two layer - one glossy black and deep deep emerald tinted feathers (!) over which lies a full collar of silk tulle. Really a wonderful one of a kind piece that will be an instant bit of over the top old world luxury and drama. Wonderful condition.

Total length: 45" from mid back of neck to bottom hem

The garment is fully lined in black tissue silk and closes at the neck with two hook & eye. A ruffled chiffon edging circles the entire interior hems edge - I think this and the feathers were added at a later date but are well done and it looks fabulous so its left as obtained. There is a patch of missing sequins on the back shoulder that is mainly covered by the collar and there are some small parts of rows where the sequins are missing. Its priced accordingly and these do not attract. In fact it adds to its aura of decadence.

Note that antique and twenties pieces are final sale. They will be packed exceedingly well and we only sell pieces that will stand up to the stress of shipping, however, having pieces potentially shipped multiple times through multiple customs and countries is too hard on garments that are historically important and deserve to be treated with love and care. Please purchase accordingly.

Item# E312

This garment is in sound, clean, as found condition and is odor free. Thoroughly checked over before shipping, it will be ready to wear upon arrival

This thirties bias cut silk crepe gown is beautiful. It is completely cut on the bias so drapes and moves to fit you perfectly from the second you slip it over your head. I am sure the crossed, deep V was originally meant to be worn at the back as was the style then but it is so well constructed you can get away with wearing it either way - if you dare to have a plunge that deep in the front that is! The silk is feather light - you could probably pull this dress through a decent size ring its so fine a silk. The color washed out a touch since I style it over a white slip but it s true dark purple with fields of flowers from top to bottom. Lots of those fab period details - teeny gathers at the shoulders, pretty flutter sleeves and stunning inset panels on the skirt. It is actually astonishing how many seams make up this dress when you start looking closely! Truly a beauty and in fantastic condition!

Bust: 19" flat across the back from side seam to side seam
Waist: 15-18" flat across the back from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Bodice: 18" from shoulder to slight drop waist seam
Skirt: 43" from slight drop waist seam to bottom hem at the longest point

The gown is unlined and semi-sheer. It has not closures and slips over the head. Hand rolled and stitched edges. The boas cut will allow for some give to the listed measurements - it will drape on a smaller frame and could probably go up one form the listed size.

Modern Sizing equivalent: SML

Item# E351

This garment has been professionally cleaned, pressed and is odor free. Thoroughly checked over before shipping, it will be ready to wear upon arrival

This is a pretty flapper cloche or skull cap made by Shorewood. It is rare to find a labelled piece from this time period so when you do you know it was special! The exterior has held up well. It is a pretty combination of gold metallic thread crocheted in rows emulating from the center. Blue cording adds detail and clear glass tube beads swirl around the edges and in towards the center mimicking feathers. The gold has oxidized and settled into a deep bronze color. The inside is lined in gold hued silk that has started to shatter. It could easily be removed and the hat will be just as stable and wearable, however the label is stamped in the upper inside crown so i have left it as found. Priced according to condition, it is still extremely wearable and for me the patina these early pieces gain add to their shabby chic allure!

A absolute beautiful early textile that is in excellent condition. This is a darling little sequin capelet in netting with a pretty ruffle detail at the neck. It has n closures - it just sits on the shoulders. You could easily add a brooch or even a hook and eye if you wished. The pattern is stunningly beautiful - glossy black sequins hand sewn in a floral design. The edges are scalloped and edged with more sequins. There is minow sequin loss as to be expected with a piece of this age. It weighs ounces and is utterly beautiful and all original!

This is a very pretty flapper cloche or skull cap. The main body of the cap is made from gold lame lace that sits over a semi sheer layer of gold lame. This has oxidized over time to a deep bronze color. Ringing this pretty top portion is a wide band of hand embroidered real metallic thread in a copper and gold- it is tightly done so the effect is that the band is fully covered. A pretty gold cord is worked around the edge and through the band to complement the design and little sequins dance across the band in swirls. All hand done this is a pretty reminder of the decadence and attention to detail paid back then! Priced according to condition, it is still extremely wearable and for me the patina these early pieces gain add to their shabby chic allure!

What a stunningly beautiful piece of craftsmanship. This early Edwardian period top weighs mere ounces and is all hand done. The base is a silk tulle netting upon with applique lace is hand applied. The lace is also hand made. It reminds me of some of the pieces that designers like Valentino are showing this season and is almost mind boggling when you realize this is 100 years old! The amount f work to construct this simple piece alone would have added to the tens and tens of hours. I actually have it on backwards - the keyhole would have gone at the back but it is so well made and proportioned that you can indeed wear it to either side. A piece to be revered and treated like the treasure it is!! Excellent condition and a show stopping piece!

Wonderful and rare cream silk net flapper day dress. It has a fantastic design that includes open cut work lace, phenomenal embroidery work on panels of silk chiffon and all has a subtle 3D quality! People think of the sixties as the era of hippie chic but you can see where it originated when you see dresses like these (I have a few just in so if you love these make sure to check the others!). There is a definite bohemian slant to them that seems very fresh and modern - amazing when you think this is almost 100 years old! The lace work runs around the hem† and through the panels that are intersected by silk netting and the embroidery work is stunning - its 3D in some places with a raised pattern created. The embroidery work is quite extensive - its done by hand so is labour intensive so a piece like this would have been very high quality! I love the even on the seam that runs under each arm - a place were you would not really see it when work - the time has been taken to run a tiny vine of embroidered flowers down it! Amazing! In fabulous condition this one is strong and wearable!