1920s : Fashions of a Roaring Decade

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c. 1925 Black Silk and Crepe Flapper Dress with Slit Skirt Front

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c. early 1920's Deco Electric Blue Beaded and Sequin Flapper Overdress

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c. 1927/28 Museum Quality Sequin Peacock Design Flapper Dress

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c. 1924 Glorious Gold Lame Lace Wired Cloche

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c. 1920's Made in France Exceptional Gold Sequin and Beaded Cloche with Chenille

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c. 1920's Pink Silk Satin Ribbon and Lace Breakfast Cap

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c. 1927 ELZEE Art Modern Style Silk Trim on Straw Wide-Brimmed Cloche / Hat

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c. 1922 CAROLYN REBOUX, Paris All Original "Pussywillow and Roses" Hat

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c. 1928 DAMACELLA Natural Straw Cloche with Embroidered Colorful Yarn

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This dress is too gorgeous for words

Cutwork lace flapper dress, 1920s

The "lace" in this case is actually hand-embroidered cutwork of black silk chiffon connected with handmade needle lace fill. The cutwork design has the exacting precision of a master artist. This important period textile is wearable art.

The dress was probably worn over a black slip in the 1920s.

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Rhinestone flapper evening cap, late 1920s

The cap is fashioned from a diagonal mesh pattern of twisted bronze metallic wire that radiates out from a center diamond of prong-set rhinestones. Each intersection of the mesh has a prong-set rhinestone. The cap is bordered with a single row of rhinestones.

Like many true metallic pieces, the cap has developed a rich patina over time.

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Satin damask flapper shoes, 1920s

The shorter skirts of the 1920s focused attention on the exposed ankle and foot. During this prodigal period, the demand for luxury shoes was met by an explosion of surface decoration and color.

Rich metallic brocades with gold kid accents met that demand. Opulent design appealed to the appetite for expensive, extravagant accessories. The shoes are an elegant reminder of the high style glamour of the 1920s.

The shoes are covered with rich red satin damask (Chinese-style). The placement of a butterfly on each toe is a whimsical delight. The shoes have shapely Louis heels and straps that close with mother-of-pearl buttons. They are labeled "T.M. Seabury Co./214 Thames Street/Newport, R.I." They are lined with ivory kid and have leather soles.

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Armenian hand-embroidered silk peignoir, 1920s

This caftan-style peignoir is fashioned from fine écru silk expertly hand worked with Aintab embroidery of matching silk floss. The neckline and sleeve openings are outlined with scalloped borders of delicate Armenian silk needle lace. This type of edging is called Oya in Turkey and Turkish lace in the West.

The craze for Orientalism in Western fashion (1910) focused attention on the decorative textile arts of the East. First came the interpretations of Eastern styles from French couture houses. Then authentic Oriental pieces for lounge wear imported by stores like Liberty & Co. made a splash on the fashion scene.

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Embroidered aqua tulle evening cape, 1920s

Mid Eastern art inspired the intricately entwined, curvilinear design, which would appear heavy on any other fabric. On the sheer tulle, however, the design has an empyrean, ethereal quality. Mid Eastern design motifs were common in the 1920s at the height of the craze for Orientalism in the West.

The neckline of the cape is finished with an attached scarf, which can be tied to close the cape or left hanging as ornamental panels. This is a decorative piece—the sheer tulle fabric allows your sexy evening sheath to show through.

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Lace/chiffon flapper dress, 1920s

While the overall shape is in keeping with a simple flapper chemise, there are several stylistic innovations, like the floating back panels and layered skirt. The dress slips over the head with no closures.

The dress is fashioned from two layers of beige silk chiffon. The outer layer is lavishly embellished with handmade filet lace, tape lace, and handmade needle lace fill. The top edge of the under layer slip is bordered with pink satin ribbon.

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Allover Beaded Pink Gown, 1920s

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Doris Langley Moore's Dress & Photo, 1927

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Dramatic Floral Chiffon Dress, 1920s

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Printed Silk Chiffon Dress, 1920s

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