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Nude Net and Panné Velvet Tiered Flock of Seagulls Ruffle Dress- XXS, Late 1920s

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Fully restored, this breathtaking dress recalls the ethereal evening gowns designed by Jeanne Lanvin and Coco Chanel in the late 1920s. Using a skin-tight nude net body stocking as its base, the dress features a skirt with two tiers of ruffles sewn in curves that match the contours of the buttocks front and back. For further allure, an embroidered and appliqué gull pattern sprays from the left hip to the right shoulder on the front and rear bodice. An unforgettable dress that is certain to make an impression. Sleeveless bias gown of nude stretch net; round front and scooping back neckline piped with nude satin. Two 5” tiers of ruffles at hip and mid-thigh, with uppermost tier contouring in a round “W” shape front and back. Peach yarn-embroidered seagull silhouettes all over gown with darker velvet appliqué seagulls from left hip to right shoulder in front and back. Pullover construction with no closures of any kind; unlined and completely transparent. fabric: nude stretch net, wool yarn, silk velvet noteworthy: dry clean only; very small arm holes (14” circumference) alterations: fully restored including securing all appliqués to bodice and invisibly repairing losses in net condition: good with age appropriate surface wear and very faint transfer stains at hips (see photos) measurements: neckline opening: 8 ½” across; 11” from outside shoulder edge to edge neckline drop: 4 ½” from shoulder in front, 9 ½” in back bust: 29” unstretched – 34” fully stretched waist: 23” unstretched – 28” fully stretched hips: 31” unstretched – 36” fully stretched length: 53” from shoulder, 47” from underarm sweep: 223” label: no label present size: no size tag present; comparable to modern size extra extra small
  • Dimensions:
    Marked Size: none; comparable to size XXS (US)Bust: 34 in (86.36 cm)Waist: 28 in (71.12 cm)Hip: 36 in (91.44 cm)Shoulder to Hem: 53 in (134.62 cm)
  • Style:
    Bias (In the Style Of)
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Material Notes:
    Unlined and completely transparent
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Altered (not by designer). Very faint transfer staining at hips (see photos).
  • Seller Location:
    Tucson, AZ
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 0726.18.0011stDibs: LU86434980413

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