Bidspirit auction | An Art Deco Brown Silk

An Art Deco Brown Silk Chiffon and Lace Evening Dress - This evening dress dates from the late 1920s to early 1930s and features a drop-waist silhouette characteristic of the Art Deco period. The garment is constructed from a sheer chocolate-brown silk chiffon with a capelet-style floral black lace collar and a tiered, lace-trimmed handkerchief hemline. It includes an integrated dark-toned silk or satin under-slip. The dress is designed with gathered detailing at the hip and lacks any maker marks or size labels. Flat waist or hip measurement: 17 inches The item is in fair to poor condition with significant signs of age and wear. Notable defects include small holes, fabric thinning, and shattering throughout the silk chiffon. There is visible coarse repairs made with contrasting thread.