A 1920s dress with fascinating details, including ruching and bows.

ERA: 1920s
LABEL: none
MATERIAL: silk velvet
TAG SIZE: none
FITS LIKE: M

MEASUREMENTS:
Length: 49"
Sleeve length: 24"
Shoulders: 14.75"
Bust: 43"
Waist: 37"
Hips: 41"
(Note: measured lying flat and doubled, where necessary)

DETAILS:

• pull-over style — no zippers or closures

• pleating at shoulders

• V-neckline trimmed in delicate lace with a large bow underneath

• band across hips with bow and ruching at one side and a flap of fabric at the other

• unlined

• ruching and snap closures at wrists

CARE: Professionally dry clean.

CONDITION: Good, especially for age! There are some overall nicks and thinning to the velvet. Lace at the neckline is fragile with some repairs and holes, but dress is wearable with care. (Lace may need replacement soon.)