Art Deco Black Lace Dress Evening Flapper Gown

A period deco gown circa 1929 (came in a box that the owner had written 1929 party gown) with lace in the style of William Brandt. A sewed on jewel on one shoulder. A flowing lace train. Black net and lace over what appears to be black silk. Bust area is lined and the delicate lining has frays, rips and tears. The dress is beautiful, elegant and an iconic object. It does have a few minor holes/problems to the lace in spots. A unique period gown that won't come again. While it can be worn, it's more of a gown for historic purposes and should be treated as a delicate textile, with cotton gloves, kept from sunlight and stored in an acid free box. We've had some questions about the pricing of this gown and yes, we know what most deco gowns sell at, we've any number of art deco pieces we've sold at those prices. This isn't one of them and won't be. If you can find this icon of a gown anywhere selling for $100 to $1,000, let us know. We'll buy it and give you a finder's fee. As a flapper evening gown, it's sort of a one size fits all, here are its approximate measurements lying flat, please double measurements of chest, waist and hips:

Chest: 15"
Waist: 14"
Hips: 17"
Length: 47"


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