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There are few things as easily recognizable than the short, beaded dresses of the 1920's flapper era. This is one of the best. The dress is a deep fuchsia pink chiffon dress with beading that weighs nearly a full pound on its own. The dress has a bust measurement of 34 and a hip measurement of 36/38 inches. It has a side closing of 9 tiny snaps from underarm to hip. The top is plain until just above the hips where there are butterfly insets of gold lace. Each butterfly is outlined in 3 rows of silver-colored and deep pink beads. Five deep pink flowers are centered in the lace and each flower has a rhinestone center. These tiny flowers are also scattered over the dress. The hip is outlined with three rows of pink and silver beading and then is full from the hips to the scalloped hem.
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| The scalloped hem is outlined in three rows of beading and the gathered skirt has beading in the form of vines with the tiny pink and rhinestone flowers at the end of each vine. Each of the 8 lace inserts around the skirt is outlined with beading as are the four lace inserts above the hips. There is wear on the dress and it would need additional support if you were to wear it. The skirt measures 19 inches from the hips to the hem. It is a wonder that such a fragile and colorful dress has survived. It was a treasured heirloom and should certainly enhance someone's collection. |
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