OUTSTANDING 20's MOSS GREEN DROP WAIST DRESS WITH STYLIZED WATTEAU DRAPE BACK
Unique drop waist early 1920's dress with elaborate soutache trim. Moss green silk jersey. Flat braid soutache trim throughout. Scoop neckline. Pullover dress has a snap closure at underarm left. Long sleeves, tapered at wrist with hook closure. Sleeves attached to silk under-bodice. Underbodice closes with snaps center front and includes cinch waistband. Stylized Watteau drape back. Drape folds under and is attached at waist. Slim cut skirt with kick pleat center back. Intricately detailed macrame knotted cord belt with beads. A one of a kind creation. Extraordinary + eccentric + elaborate = SUPERLATIVE!
Approximate measurements:
Bust - 40"
Shoulder, measured across back from seam to seam - 15"
Sleeve, measured from seam to cuff edge - 25"
Hip - 42"
Length from neckline to hem edge - 51"
Hem - 5"
Condition:
Overall EXCELLENT condition. There is some minor discoloration at the shoulders and light watermark at the back drape fold. Inner bodice shows some wear, one neat repair and some staining, none of which shows when wearing. These issues in no way detract from this marvelous one-of-a-kind dress which is totally wearable.
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