Early 20th Century Fashion

Incredible, and rare 20s B. ALTMAN Haute Couture dress! Completely hand sewn, and hand embroidered/beaded. This beauty is nothing short of exceptional! Lightweight semi sheer cotton voile looks great alone, or with a slip under. Attached beaded 'necktie' at bodice. White seed beads in a gridlock pattern scattered throughout the dress, with colorful seed beads in floral designs intertwined. Honestly, this piece belongs in a museum, but is still totally wearable, with only one small repair to one sleeve, which is unnoticeable. The possibilities are endless with this exceptionally rare roaring 20s dress...

An exquisite and unique little handbag, with a carved Bakelite and hand coloured frame, in a stylised floral motif, with a beautifully coloured si...

Off-White bustier evening ( or wedding) dress with furs on the waist. Boned. Zip and hook&eye in the middle back. Hook&eye on the furs in the middle back...

1900S Beige Cotton Tulle Exquisite Edwardian Pintucked Dress With Heavy Lace Trim

This enchanting 1920s silk chiffon floral print dress is delightfully feminine and in absolutely beautiful condition for a piece of this era. The dress has a scoop neck at both front and reverse , and features cape style sleeves with scalloped edge which float pretty over the upper arms. The peach toned silk chiffon overlay is printed with a floral design in soft blues, reds and ochre. It is fashioned with a dropped waistline atop of a full skirt falling to the ankles in soft folds with an ethereal, bohemian aesthetic. A slip in pale blue silk is sewn into the dress and shows through to complement the delicate shades of the print. Both the slip and the overlay have a run of subtle popper fastenings to the left. This exquisite piece is unlabelled although of obvious quality, and would make a wonderful choice of occasion wear. A petite dress...

Ethereal bridal gowns from the early 20th century are perennial favorites and this one is a wedding show-stopper. The garment's effortless style is so modern; the intricate hand embroidery and fine fabrics are a treasure trove of couture needle art...

This antique ArtDeco-period Steuben mostly purple glass vase designed by its co-founder Frederick Carder is a colorless-crystal-cased "Transparent Amethyst Bubbly" type with colorless crystal decoration including a rare cut lip-wrap with thick undulating application that adds up to a 3.5-inch-diameter flat rim, along with a smooth casing over a rare see-through twisted linear air-trap pattern with a wider 4-inch hip near the footless bottom. Weighing 625 grams, the short heavy vase is a hybrid matching Steuben shape-numbers 7273 with its variety of colorless cut-crystal lip-wrap decoration and 7036 with its colorless cut-crystal casing. These like forms were produced in multiple colors/shading and patterns with or without a foot and/or decoration in a wide variety of hybrid techniques that are characteristic of the designs by Carder. The 7000 series was among the last produced by Carder before his 30 years as artistic director since 1903 came to an end based on the board decision of Steuben parent-company Corning Glass Works to abandon color by 1933 and move forward using only progressive optical glass with colorless brilliance. The Carder Steuben Glass Association has published for its online shape-index a handful of approximately 10-inch-tall 7273/7036 versions, along with similar shorter shapes like the 8.25-inch 7083 vase and 7 5/8-inch 7206 "Bubbly" vase, along with the much earlier 1153 salt-and-pepper shakers of about half that size but of unlimited dimensions in a vague line drawing. A photo of one 1153-variation shows them with perforated metal caps at 3.5-inches tall in "Transparent Amethyst" like our vase, but with optic ribs instead of air-trapping. Despite the early line drawing, it is most likely that our vase was made in the late 1920s to early 1930s when Carder designed air-trap pieces with coarser glass particles and heavier crystal casing and applications. In the 1974-published book featuring only museum-quality glass works, Steuben: Seventy Years of American Glass Making, its pages 42-43 highlight a similar unmarked photographed Cluthra vase...

With characteristic combination of materials, construction, and sleek shape by French designer Jacques Adnet before he gained fame designing furnishings for Parisian luxury fashion h...

Charming 1920's European Linen Day Dress from the 1920's. Simple straight shape with printed bias cotton tape and openwork detailing on edges. Mother of pearl button accents. High Ar...

Chinese Export Hand-Painted Porcelain Plate with Dragons and Flaming Pearl Famille jaune yellow hand painted enameled plate. Has two 5 claw scaly...

Charming Edwardian hat of natural woven raffia straw circa 1900 trimmed with massive peach silk velvet bow, naturalistic green glazed cotton leaves, and imitation moss stems. Black s...

Fits Queen sized bed. Silver is slightly tarnished in some areas but overall is in great condition and is rare colors. 1920S Cream & Silver Silk Lamé Real Floral Piano Shawl

A magnificent and incredibly rare Sadie Nemser Couture velvet and lace 'robe de style' dress dating back to 1924. This garment took my breath away from th...

French Art Deco bag in neutral colours of creamy white, pale grey and shimmering dark grey beads. Measuring 14 cm / 5.5 inches by 9.1 cm / 3.58 inches. The ba...

This is an incredible vintage dress from the 1910's!! The soutache detail is so well done and we especially love the pretty three layers of soft netting . The base layer is solid wit...

Upcycled Silk Crepe Art Deco Top by Studio VL. Pink silk crepe lingerie top with floral embroidery down front to 3 mother of pearl buttons. We have added ...

A breathtaking museum quality bridal dance dress dating back to the mid-1920's. Two layers are cleverly designed to complement each other; a fine filet-lace outer layer with a foliate design over an ecru silk-crepe slip layer embroidered with pastel silk-ribbon rosettes. The rosettes are positioned under the filet-lace design so that they appear to be the blooms of the foliate in the lace! The overall effect is quite spectacular, and the dress has survived beautifully over the years. A small designer label in the interior reading "Weathered Misses Shop Chicago", which was the one shop in Chicago able to import French couture. The original owner of the garment said the shop was able to do this by selecting the couture designs overseas. After making their selections, the patterns and materials would be shipped over for fabrication in their own workrooms, allowed them to sidestep the hefty import tax on already completed couture models. The design and construction are identity to Callot Soeurs aesthetic who was known for working with wealth American clients. A rare piece of ethereal fashion history that will become a favorite in your collection. Measurements Bust: 32-33 inches Waist: 28 inches Hips: 40 inches Total Length: 44 inches This Callot Soeurs attributed dress from Martha Weathered...

This is a pretty vintage 1920's Hungarian peasant dress. This dress is made of embroidered cream cotton voile and has rows of decorative smock pleating at the waist and on the short ...

Cotton coat in Irish crochet lace with flowers and cherry pattern. Passementerie to close it in the middle front. SIZE M/ L

Incredibly chic 1920s 20s silk vintage dress! Classic drop waist style with a side bow at the waist. Tie at neck. Ivory silk with pastel blue, pink, yellow and green vertical stripes throughout. Fantastic "Great Gatsby" style. The perfect alternative to the traditional 20s flapper dress...

Art Deco Silk and Chiffon Slip Dress with easy fit and self belt. Easy slip over styling with deep armholes and large straight cut. A floral silk satin mo...

The Roaring Twenties was a period of seismic change in women’s fashion. French designers like Coco Chanel, Jean Patou and Jeanne Lanvin introduced revolutionary silhouettes that broke from the corseted ones of the past. The flapper coat was among these styles, and this one made in France during that time is an exquisite reminder of the beauty that was part of the historical shift. The jacket is tailored from gorgeous ivory wool, with a plain weave that takes on unbelievably rich texture when combined with thin and thick strands—including shiny silk ones that form stripes down its length. Along the cuffs and hem, the weave blooms into stylized Art Deco flowers in lovely shades of red, orange, pink, coral, light blue, green, brown and black. Skipped stitches at their centers make for a finely handcrafted peekaboo detail. Trimmed in faux sheepskin fur, this coat is meant to look cozy, with a wrap front that closes with a button most likely made of Bakelite. Wear it with similar pieces to channel the era or mix and match it with modern ones for a truly one-of-a-kind ensemble. Size estimate: XS/S Measurements: Shoulders: 15.5 inches Sleeves: 21 inches Bust: Up to 40 inches Waist: 28 inches (Please note the button can easily be moved over within up to 8 inches to make the coat larger by the waist and hips.) Hips: 37 inches Length: 40 inches This antique flapper...

Lace dress with intricate floral and linework motives, lined with a soft pink rose silk jersey. The drop waist silhouette accentuates the lace-tiered skirt and the lace trim around t...

Wedding dress in Irish crochet on the top of a silk dress. The silk dress has ruffles on the edge and it's longer than the crochet one. Asymmetrical opening. Waist band and boned S...

Lanvin Ivory Cream Floral Lace Sleeveless Midi Dress Product details: Ivory, cream floral lace pattern Featuring corset and layered skirt (5) Size zip and small click-on buttons clo...

Undiminished by time, this 1920's ballerina slipper pink beaded flapper dance dress still casts its magical spell. This exceptional French beauty is...

1920S Cream Embroidered Cotton Straight Cut Dress

Circa 1910-1930 Morocco Beautiful Moroccan ceremonial kaftan for men in silk and cotton lampas dating from the first third of the twentieth century. Cream satin brocaded background with large flower medallions decorated with a crown in reference to the king of Morocco, Lyon production dedicated to the Moroccan market...

An elegant 1920s cream silk art deco dress that is very well-made and extremely well preserved with some archetypal details from the era including ...

Circa 1920 -1930 France Cream satin kimono for the evening or inside, lined with absinthe green satin and embroidered with a polychromatic decoration in exotic style. Beautiful flo...

Circa 1900-1930 Ottoman Empire Long ceremonial coat, kaftan or Entari in silk and cotton satin with fine stripes drawn with rosettes. Crew neck cut, long sleeves with slits at the w...

Unique mixed-lace dresses from the early 20th century are perennial favorites and this Julius Garfinckel and Co. garment is a showstopper. Garfinckel...

COUTURE c.1920’s One-of-a-kind Champagne Silk Floral Glass Beaded Rhinestone Flapper Dress Circa: 1920’s Style: Flapper Dress Color(s): Champagne Lined: No Unmarked Fabric Conten...

A truly breathtaking French couture sparkling mint-green beaded flapper dance dress dating back to the mid 1920's. The magical mint-green color mixed with the unique gold deco clustered micro-sequins touches a deep chord in our collective aesthetic consciousness. As fashion lovers, we never tire from antique beadwork...

Product Details: 1920s Vintage - Sequinned Art Deco Cap / Hat - Front Hat Beading / Lace Inner Lining Label: Unknown Materials: Lace / Sequins / Beading Size: Freesize Max Width: ...

this is a wrap skirt, the measurements are the full fabric length. made to be secured with a sash or tie. Victorian Yellow Hand Embroidered Silk Antique Chinese Skirt

1920S Cream Hand Crochet Cotton Lace Beret Or Cloche Hat

1930s Crochet Lace Bolero. Fits over shoulders, spiral detail at back.

Circa 1925/1929 Paris Beach dress labelled Callot Soeur, Paris, nouvelle marque déposée. Printed silk crepe (Bianchini Ferrier ?) with stylized floral...

Ceil Chapman 1950's vintage dress featured in beige with lace, ribbon and organza fabric, boat neckline and a back zipper fastening. Dress has a full lining and a tulle lining for th...

Romantic tea gowns from the early 20th century are perennial favorites and this one is a show-stopper. The garment's effortless style is so modern; the fine embroidery and mixed-laces are a treasure trove of needle art. This beauty, made up of four different couture fabric, is also lavishly draped with silk satin and antique appliques. The exacting perfection of the layered skirting is beyond compare, while the sheer long sleeves has a magical allure. We needed to add many detail pictures so one can appreciate the masterful achievement. This ethereal dress...

Victorian Ivory Organic Cotton & Lace Trimmed Skirt

This is a fabulous antique copper velvet vintage hat from the earlier part of the 20th century. Wide brim with silk grosgrain ribbon and an amazing ship! This collectible Edwardian hat...

1900S Beige Linen Hand Made Lace Panel From Brussells

Amazing Bird of Paradise Edwardian Hat on velvet base. Incredible taxidermy on draped velvet wired hat. Retailed by Marks and Sons, a store in Amsterda...

Walker & Hall antique Victorian sterling silver buckle, with lovely floral edging decoration. Measuring 7.6 cm / 3 inches by 4.7 cm / 1.85 inches. The buckle is stamped with an anch...

Lovely Edwardian fine ivory cotton handmade tape lace vest with an elaborate leaf and floral motif . Excellent Condition. Small size 0-2-4 bust 30" max , no ...

A beautiful and well-preserved snake clutch, inside with 2 long compartments, one with a clasp and one open compartment. Inside lined with leather. There ...

Incredibly chic 1920s 20s silk vintage dress! Classic drop waist style with a side bow at the waist. Tie at neck. Ivory silk with pastel blue, pink, yellow and green vertical stripes throughout. Fantastic "Great Gatsby" style. The perfect alternative to the traditional 20s flapper dress...

Victorian Cream Battenberg Lace Top

Victorian Cream Silk Embroidered Lace Top With Elastic Waist

Genuine Egyptian Art Deco hand woven ivory brocade dress coat with indigo and mulberry floral and paisley design. Hand woven brocade border down front of coat, sleeve cuffs and all a...

Victorian Cream Floral Embroidered Jacket

Victorian Cream Silk Blend Hand Made Woven Lace Jacket With Bows

1920S Lime Green & Orange Floral Silk Mousseline Light As A Feather Drop Waist Garden Party Dress

Early 20th Century Central Asian hat, most likely from Uzbekistan, with intricate detailed embroidery accented by gold metallic threading. The interior is lined with a quilted printed cotton and the brim is decorated with needlework in a geometric pattern. The colorful design is in shades of hot pink, green, saffron yellow, gray and burgundy red. This special piece is from the estate and private collection of Peggy Slappey, a well traveled lady who passionately collected textile art from Central Asia. Part of Ms. Slappey's extensive collection was exhibited in 2016 at the Birmingham Museum of Art. Additional items from Ms. Slappey's collection are available on the Modern & Moore homepage including Ikat...

Victorian Silver Hand Done Lace Sleeveless Jacket

1920S Pink Floral Silk Chiffon Fully Lined Dress With Lace & Ribbon Ruffles Small Roses