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SADIE NEMSER c.1920’s Art Deco Silk Beaded Cubist Flapper Couture Dress

$2,520
£1,912.12
€2,186.34
CA$3,519.76
A$3,913.49
CHF 2,043.41
MX$47,636.71
NOK 26,073.01
SEK 24,429.16
DKK 16,317.03
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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 dress Color(s): Shades of navy blue, dark pink and tan Lined: Yes Unmarked Fabric Content: Silk Additional Details / Inclusions: From Sadie Nemser, an acclaimed designer who created Grace Coolidge's 1923 gown and sold her gowns in her own upscale New York City department stores. Her business was family owned and each member specialized in different areas of her design work. These gowns are best known for intricate beading and fine detail embroidery. In July of 1928, Sadie and her husband traveled to Paris as the premier delegates for the Congress of Garment Retailers of America where Mr. Nemser was awarded the French National Legion of Honor for their efforts to bring harmony between the French and American garment industries. Also, Ms. Nemser was a front runner in cubist dress design. A drop waist dress with a scoop neckline; sheer long sleeves; drop waist; complimenting bead work and embroidery detailing on front yoke, back yoke and hem; front pleated detailing; complimenting bead work on pink background at waistline and cuffs; snap closure on the back left side at neckline and snap closure at cuffs. Additional Packaging: No MEASUREMENTS & SIZING: * Unmarked Size: M (best recommended / not a guarantee of fit) Bust: 45" Waist: 44" Hip/ Low Waist: 40" Length: 44” CONDITION: BC/C (see guide). Faint spots of discoloration, underarm seam separation, a few tiny holes, areas of missing bead work and threading. Fragile. Please refer to images provided. AA - New with Tags / Packaging (may show minimal signs of retail handling / shelf wear) A - New without Tags / Packaging (may show minimal signs of retail handling / shelf wear) AB - Next to New / Excellent Preowned (no significant signs of use / imperfections) B - Very Good Preowned / light signs of use (may have insignificant signs of use / imperfections). BC - Good Preowned / moderate signs of use (may have visible signs of use / imperfections) C – Fair Preowned condition / used (may have significant signs of use / imperfections) *Size & measurements are provided as a courtesy and are not a guarantee of fit. Measurements provided are approximations as they can vary based on where they are specifically taken on any garment/item. Most items listed are pre-owned or come secondhand and may have had alterations; therefore, please use the measurements provided as a guide.
  • Designer:
    SADIE NEMSER
  • Brand:
    SADIE NEMSER
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. CONDITION: BC/C (see guide). Faint spots of discoloration, underarm seam separation, a few tiny holes, areas of missing bead work and threading. Fragile. Please refer to images provided.
  • Seller Location:
    Thiensville, WI
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: EI: 010616b_1/E/W1stDibs: LU54137012672

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