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Circa 1922 ADAIR Paris Black Silk Velvet Beaded Evening Flapper Dress Size XL

About the Item

Vintage circa Fall 1922 Adair Paris - Franklin Simon & Co. Fifth Avenue black silk velvet evening dress. Classically inspired beading. Cap sleeves with cutouts at shoulders. Cape-style back. Snaps at shoulder. Please note that this item was pinned to better fit our mannequin for photographs. There is no fabric content label, but this dress feels as though it is crafted of silk velvet. There is no size label, but this item appears to fit similar to a current Women's "XL". Please refer to measurements to insure proper fit.
  • Designer:
    Adair
  • Dimensions:
    Length: 46 in (116.84 cm)Marked Size: Not Marked. Recommended: XL (NA)Bust: 45 in (114.3 cm)Waist: 37 in (93.98 cm)Hip: 55 in (139.7 cm)
  • Style:
    1922 (Of the Period)
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Material Notes:
    Silk Velvet / Glass (beads)
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Excellent vintage condition. Slight fading to the velvet throughout. A small number of beads have tarnished and discolored the fabric below. Dress has been altered and re-hemmed. Some minor bead loss, mostly at the waist. A tiny hole at the shoulder.
  • Seller Location:
    Thiensville, WI
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: EI:007154_1/E/W1stDibs: LU54131886743
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