REMINISCENT OF GATSBY'S DAISY FAY BUCHANAN: LATE 1920s FLORAL PRINT SILK CHIFFON GARDEN PARTY DRESS
Late 1920's floral print silk chiffon garden party drop waist shift dress. Off white ground with pink, red, blue and green floral print silk chiffon. Wide oval neckline. Capelette collar with soft ruffled edges. Capelette scoops down to hip in back. Three pin tucks at shoulders under capelette. Sleeveless. Two tiered, soft ruffled flounces lower skirt. Lighter than air little warm weather dress that seems to float with the slightest breeze.
Approximate measurements:
Bust - 36"
Hip - 36"
Back length, from neckline to hem edge - 45"
Condition:
Excellent. Bodice & capelette show some very faint age discolor. Dress shows some very small holes and two conservator crepeline repairs, but undetectable unless closely scrutinized. Completely wearable.
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