Skip to main content
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 11

Circa 1922 ADAIR Paris Black Silk Velvet Beaded Evening Flapper Dress Size XL

$2,894
£2,195.90
€2,510.82
CA$4,042.13
A$4,494.30
CHF 2,346.68
MX$54,706.60
NOK 29,942.57
SEK 28,054.76
DKK 18,738.68
Shipping
Retrieving quote...
The 1stDibs Promise:
Authenticity Guarantee,
Money-Back Guarantee,
24-Hour Cancellation

About the Item

Vintage circa Fall 1922 Adair Paris - Franklin Simon & Co. Fifth Avenue black silk velvet evening dress. Classically inspired beading. Cap sleeves with cutouts at shoulders. Cape-style back. Snaps at shoulder. Please note that this item was pinned to better fit our mannequin for photographs. There is no fabric content label, but this dress feels as though it is crafted of silk velvet. There is no size label, but this item appears to fit similar to a current Women's "XL". Please refer to measurements to insure proper fit.
  • Designer:
    Adair
  • Dimensions:
    Length: 46 in (116.84 cm)Marked Size: Not Marked. Recommended: XL (NA)Bust: 45 in (114.3 cm)Waist: 37 in (93.98 cm)Hip: 55 in (139.7 cm)
  • Style:
    1922 (Of the Period)
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Material Notes:
    Silk Velvet / Glass (beads)
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Excellent vintage condition. Slight fading to the velvet throughout. A small number of beads have tarnished and discolored the fabric below. Dress has been altered and re-hemmed. Some minor bead loss, mostly at the waist. A tiny hole at the shoulder.
  • Seller Location:
    Thiensville, WI
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: EI:007154_1/E/W1stDibs: LU54131886743

More From This Seller

View All
GERMAINE MONTEIL c.1930s Black Silk Velvet Belted Floral Lace Evening Dress Gown
Located in Thiensville, WI
Rare vintage Germaine Monteil c.1930's black silk velvet belted floral lace evening gown. Long dolman sleeves with six covered button detail and four ...
Category

1930s Unknown Evening Dresses

COUTURE c.1920's Black Silk Georgette Floral Glass Beaded Flapper Evening Dress
Located in Thiensville, WI
Vintage Couture c.1920's black silk georgette beaded flapper dress. Multicolor floral glass beaded embellishment along front, hemline, neckline, and cuffs. Scoop neckline. Short slee...
Category

1920s Cocktail Dresses

SADIE NEMSER c.1920’s Art Deco Silk Beaded Cubist Flapper Couture Dress
By SADIE NEMSER
Located in Thiensville, WI
SADIE NEMSER c.1920’s Art Deco Silk Beaded Embroidered Cubist Flapper Couture Dress Circa: 1920’s Label(s): Nemser Original Model Style: Drop waist dre...
Category

1920s Shift Cocktail Dresses

GARY GRAHAM 2003 Black Wool Distressed Asymmetrical Maxi Tie Wrap Dress OOAK
By Gary Graham (1)
Located in Thiensville, WI
GARY GRAHAM 2003 Black Wool Texture Distressed Asymmetrical Maxi Wrap Dress OOAK Brand / Manufacturer: Gary Graham Collection: Dated "7.28.03" Designer: Gary Graham Style: Wrap Dres...
Category

Early 2000s American Maxi Dress

HAROLD IMPORTERS c.1930’s Black Satin Crystal Pearl Button Up Box Pleated Dress
Located in Thiensville, WI
HAROLD IMPORTERS c.1930’s Black Satin Crystal Pearl Button Up Box Pleated Dress Circa: 1930’s Label(s): Harold Importers Style: Pleated dress Color(s): Black Lined: No Unmarked Fabric Content (feel of): Satin (dress); Metal, Pearl (closures) Additional Details / Inclusions: 1930’s Black satin long sleeve pleated dress. Tailored dress bodice with waist darts in front; waist darts in back. Rounded neckline with short rounded edge collar. Long sleeves with fitted zip-up sleeve cuffs; lapped zipper closure at sleeve cuffs with metal zipper hardware. Underarm gusset panel inserts at each sleeve. Semi-full bias-cut skirt with large double layer box...
Category

1930s Informal Dresses

BARNETT c.1910's Rose Pink & Black Silk Velvet Sleeveless Peplum Evening Dress
Located in Thiensville, WI
DESCRIPTION: BARNETT c.1910's Rose Pink & Black Silk Velvet Sleeveless Peplum Evening Dress Circa: c.1910's Edwardian / 1920's Flapper Label(s): Barnett Style: Peplum dress Color...
Category

1920s Unknown Evening Dresses

You May Also Like

1920S Black Beaded Net Flapper Cocktail Dress With Silk Slip
Located in New York, NY
1920S Black Beaded Net Flapper Cocktail Dress With Silk Slip
Category

1920s Casual Dresses

1920s French Jet Beaded Black Silk Chiffon Tunic Gown
Located in Gresham, OR
1920s French Jet Beaded Black Silk Chiffon Tunic Gown: Pointed center front and back hemline, V-neck and back. Beading utilzes a variety of shapes and sizes in a banded bias pattern,...
Category

1920s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Silk Flapper Black Beaded Drop Waist Dress 1920s
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning 1920's beaded drop waist dress. Flapper era. Snaps closure up the side and along the sleeve. Scalloped Sleeves. Lined with a silk slip. This is truly a stunning wearable fla...
Category

1920s Unknown Art Deco Evening Dresses

1920s Black Silk Beaded Flapper Dress Large size
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful Large Size 1920s Black Silk V neck sleeveless flapper dress with clear bugle beads beaded in floral pattern. Fit US SIZE 6/8 Bust : 40 inch Waist: 34 inch Hip: 42 inch Leng...
Category

1920s American Day Dresses

1920S Black Hand Beaded Silk Net Art Deco Flapper Dress With Chevron Sequin De
Located in New York, NY
1920S Black Hand Beaded Silk Net Art Deco Flapper Dress With Chevron Sequin Design & Flared Skirt
Category

1920s Casual Dresses

Vintage Black Beaded and Velvet Applique Dress, Circa 1920s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a beautiful vintage dress from the 1920's. Made from a flowy black rayon, the skirt portion of the dress is velvet with beading ...
Category

20th Century American Art Deco Sheath Dresses