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Fantastic early 20s dress of sheer netting, black glass beads and layers of lace. Hemline draped up sides is fully beaded at edges, waist and bodice panels beaded...tassled fobs at corners of skirt panel and bodice overlays. Watch for details.
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Black silk and lace deco design 20s dress in larger size. Deep V neckline, no closures...meant to fit loosely. No flaws....superb wearable condition. Click picture for more images.
44"bust, 44" waist, 48" hips, 25" bodice, 22" sleeves, 46" long

$435
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Black silk and dotted netting 20s dress with tiered ruffles and panniers at hips. Shoulders and neckline in sheer netting with embroidered dots, same netting trims each layer of the skirt. Wire rings attached to netting within waistline hanging at hip level to create the panniers. Side hooks, no label...repair to shoulder seam, no flaws. Click picture for more images.
36" bust, 30" waist, 46" hips, 20" bodice, 47" long

$675
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Think Mary Pickford! Ethereal and romantic sheer netting early 20s wedding dress with organza ruffles and silk velvet ribbon trim. Lolita style dress has high waist with panels over bust secured with organza ruffled silk straps, sleeves have double row of organza ruffles down to below elbow where the ruffles split apart and curve around cuff. Silk ribbons run vertically from waist weaving through layers of netting to come out toward hem in dainty knots. Shown here with hooks/snaps in back....likely worn in front (shown both ways in extra images), looks gorgeous either way! Comes with original coordinating 2 tier wedding veil with wax flower head band. Dress has some faint spots on right side of bodice where hooks/snaps are, one small spot on sleeve, faintly yellowed at underarm seam. Veil has one tiny hole, may have some flowers missing. Sturdy wearable condition and a very unusual style! Click picture for more images.
34" bust, 26" waist, 44" hips, 12" bodice, 17" sleeves, 43" long

$825
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20s dress flapper dress fringed dress
Black silk and chiffon 20s dress with sheer beribboned sleeves and loads of silk tassle fringe! Luxe gold flecked celluloid slide buckle on hip sash. Side snaps on left, one tiny repair to silk above ribbon on sleeve...no stains, sturdy and wearable! Click picture for more images.
38" bust, 36" waist, 42" hips, 42" long 20" sleeves

$525
20s dress beaded flapper dress
20s flapper dress of ivory silk charmeuse fully beaded with rhinestones along embroidered accents. Missing some rhinestones, but comes with 2 unattached heavily beaded and rhinestone trimmed appliques either removed or never attached, stones could be taken from those to replace on dress. Rust dots in places where rhinestones went missing, replacing will cover them. Click picture for more images.
36" bust, 34"  waist, 40" hips, 47" long

$975
Ethereal sheer white 20s beaded wedding dress. Done in ivory netting with lace trim at neckline and staggered with beaded pintucks along sleeves and down skirt. Beads are a soft silver. Loose fitting (obviously meant to go over a coordinating underdress), has no closures, slips over head. Generous sizing but allow for proper fit. No flaws. Another beautiful piece from the SPENCER COMMUNITY THEATRE. Click picture for more images.
44" bust, 50" waist, 60" hips, 6" sleeves, 45" long

$450
20s wedding dress beaded flapper dress
Asian inspired 20s dress with red beading around bodice. Skirt, sleeves & neckline in lightweight wool, beaded bodice in heave black velveteen. Appears hand made. 2 small holes on back of skirt that appear long ago repaired, not obtrusive but of note. No holes or stains, superb solid condition.
44" bust, 40" waist, 46" hips, 18" bodice, " sleeves
46" long

$300
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Sheer black polka dot tulle late 20s dress with asymetrical waistline, full double tulle skirt and bow on shoulder. Watch for details.
34" bust, 34" waist, 38" hips, 54" long



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20s robe vintage opera coat
Brilliant poppy red silk velvet late 20s opera coat with florette detail at neckline with scarf wrap tucking beneath. Sleeves dramatically shirred and peaked above elbows. Has loop and button up under florette as closure, fully lined in coordinating red silk. One small spot front of coat toward center at thigh level, about pencil dot size. No holes, lining intact. No labels. Superb piece! Click picture for more images.
42" bust, 46" waist, 50" hips, 20" sleeves, 38" long

$525
20s dress organza poppy print
Sweet organza 20s dress with ruffled collar and hemline in lavender, coordinating with bold shirley poppy print. A delightful petite dress, perhaps for a young woman of late teenage years. One small mark at back of waist, no other flaws. Click picture for more images.
34" bust, 34" waist, 18" bodice, 37" long

$365
Luxe black velvet 20s jacket with scarf collar/closure (open to hem past knee) and elegantly ruched and gathered sleeves. Loose scarf pieces fall from fronts of each shoulder seam, can be worn open and loose or tied in a knot. Gorgeous gathered tiers of ruching at wide sleeve cuffs. Lined in ivory silk, labeled "I. Magnin & Co.". No flaws. Click picture for more images.
38" bust, 42" waist, 46" hips, 44" long, 20" sleeves

$425
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Navy blue silk 20s dress with orange, white and blue floral print bodice and hem trim. Watch for details.
36" bust, 30" waist, 38" hips, 20" bodice, 22" sleeves, 45" long

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20s dress peasant dress
20s soft white cotton voile peasant dress with candy pink embroidery.  Smocked embroidery at shoulders and waist in silk. Some spots as shown (click picture for more images), no holes. As is.
38" bust, 30" waist, 42" hips, 17" waist, 10" sleeves, 42" long

$175
20s dress vintage dress peasant dress
20s dress of ivory cotton voile with goldenrod embroidery. Silk embroidery front and back, dropped waist. Some spots as shown (click picture for more images). As is.
38" bust, 32" natural waist, 38" hips, 20" bodice, 43" long

$175
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20s cape 20s clothing velvet cape
Regal Mongolian lamb fur trimmed 20s cape in celadon green velvet. Lightweight velvet with muslin interfacing and silk lining. No closure, shirred delicately at shoulders and across back seam. One hole in back on velvet, as shown, lining has some tears, not shattering but ideally this would be re-lined for wear. 15" shoulders, fits a small to medium frame best. 42" long.

$650
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vintage chanel style 20s dress
Chanel style 20s silk dress with lace collar, bow and pintuck pleating. From the SPENCER COMMUNITY THEATRE collection. No flaws. Wear period correct or layer under a jacket with tights & modern heels for an updated, eclectic look. Click picture for more images.
42" bust, 38" waist, 48" hips, 42" long

$250
vintage chanel style 20s dress
Vintage Chanel style 20s silk and velvet dress tunic with lace collar and silk bow. Small breaks in lace have since been repaired. From the SPENCER COMMUNITY THEATRE collection. Click picture for more images.
40" bust, 42" waist, 44" hips, 35" long

$265
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Sheer mocha silk crepe 20s dress with bands of floral lace and medallions on skirt. Vertical bandsof floral lace on bodice, above flounced cuffs and inserted into medallion shapes on skirt. Some water spots on hem of skirt(faint), slight discoloration under arms...sturdy with no holes, quite wearable! Click picture for more images.
42" bust, 44" waist, 46" hips, 41" long, 23" sleeves

$245
20s dress
Early 20s Arts & Crafts style dress of sheer embroidered lace over cotton lawn in buttercream, ivory and pale yellow. Sash at waist snaps shut, sheer overlay has silk panel in center, underdress in coordinating silk. No flaws. Click picture for more images. 
36" bust, 38" waist, 44" hips, 6" sleeves, 42" long

$525
vintage kimono vintage uchikake taisho
1920s wedding kimono, or uchikake, from the Taisho or Showa era. Puffs of pine needles set off painted gold pine cone clusters, white cranes float gracefully amongst wisps of clouds. All hand painted, lined in red silk. No sash as they weren't worn as such (shown with scarf to define waist). Padded cord within hem. A few tiny water spots, faint and unnoticeable.....no stains, holes or shattering. Fit small to medium build best. Click picture for more images.
36-38" bust, 30-32" waist, free hips, 60" long

$1500
20s robe
Rich, regal deep purple silk velvet 20s robe with flirty bow on right shoulder. No closure, meant to hang open, unlined....lightweight with beautiful drape! No flaws, click picture for more images.
15" shoulders, 34" bust, 38" waist, 40" hips, 24" sleeves, 35" long

$350
20s handpainted, wire framed butterfly accents from a tattered 20s dress. Dress will come as is for use as pattern for  re-creating, all butterflies on skirt and elaborate, layered metal wired silk painted butterfly on shoulder are intact and sturdy to be used to re-apply or for another creation! Click picture for more images. A spectacular dress in its day with perfectly usable, handcrafted and sculpted  beautiful butterfly pieces.

$250
20s butterfly dress
20s clothing beaded tunic
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Sheer silk chiffon beaded 20s tunic, likely worn over a coordinating underdress. Beaded around neckline, down sleeves and around hem. Watch for details.
20s dress silk flapper deco
Crepe silk sheer black 20s dress with deco ecru lace inserts wrapping around sides and back of waist. 2 pieces vertically inserted into shoulders add a touch of drama! From the SPENCER COMMUNITY THEATRE. Some hoels in the nude silk inserts at shoulders and a few tiny holes (not shattering, still sturdy) under left arm. Click picture for more images.
38" bust, 34" waist, 40" hips, 47" long

$450
20s dress middy
Middy inspired linen 20s dress in ivory and mauve. Sailor style collar, lace overlay on bodice, hooks and eyes close up front. Sash at waist hooks with hooks and eyes as well. No label. Sleeves were shortened at one time and let back down, some thread holes from this, no other flaws or stains and a great size! Click picture for more images.
From the SPENCER COMMUNITY THEATRE.
48" bust, 50" waist, 56" hips, 17" sleeves, 43" long

$375
20s gym suit
20s gym suit by G.E. MOORE Gymnasium Apparel. Institution green cotton with high waist seam, buttons at shoulders, bloomer type shorts. Watch for details.
Vintage CAPE 20's FUR Cloak
Black velveteen evening or opera cloak with wide bands of skunk fur trimmings. Hooks in front with hook and eyes.
42" bust, 44" waist, 48" hips, 39" long

$550
Deep navy blue silk fringed opera jacket from the early 20s with silk embroidery front and back, knotted fringe around hemline. Two short fabric sashes at front dropped waist trimmed in fringe tie shut. Click picture to see more images.
15" shoulders, 38" bust, 40" waist, 44" hips, 23" sleeves, 46" long

$360
Elegant vintage 20s dress in beaded and sequined tabard style  with unique Egyptian Revival motif. Several sizes and shapes of black heavy plastic medallion beads make up sultry belt-effect detail at waist and all around hemline. Open up sides to hips, sequined balls secure fringed tassles falling to fascinating staggered hemline. V neck in front edged in sequins, rounded in back. A perfect flapper dress!

Overall condition is superb and wearable. A repair made to neckline at point, 2 oval medallions missing from one of the rosettes in center of back. A few tiny holes. The shoulders have been taken up at some point, either as a repair or to shorten. While not mint condition it is superior to many I have handled and is sturdy & wearable as is...an utterly exquisite example of early 20's bead and sequin work. Click picture for more images of this amazing vintage dress.
bust 38", waist 38", hips open, 47" long (meant to be worn loose, deduct for desired effect)

$1645
Vintage DRESS Flapper Beaded EGYPTIAN Tabard
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20s dress
Black silk 20s dress with beaded waterlily design on bodice, beading around scalloped hemline, neckline and sleeve cuffs. Some discoloration under left arm behind front panel and toward bottom of right side of skirt, shown in images. Not perfect, but no holes or shattering....wearable or suitable for display/pattern/study. Click picture for more images.
38" bust, 36" waist, 54" hips, 22" bodice, 10" sleeves, 45" long 

$95
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20s dress silk chiffon
Swirling autumnal hued print on silk chiffon paired with black lace makes up this unique 20s dress. Matching silk scarf. Repair made behind shoulder seam on left shoulder, no shattering. Some tiny rust dots on nude silk lining on bodice, hidden by silk.  Click picture for more images. 
44"bust, 38" waist, 46" hips, 22" bodice, 47" long

$375
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20s dress embroidered dress
Delightful flour sack cotton 20s dress with embroidered baskets of flowers accented with teeny french knots. Soft plaid in ecru black and white, black and ivory silk ribbon woven through dropped waist to tie in bow. Adorable!
42" bust, 44" waist, 46" hips, 20" bodice, 6" sleeves, 41" long

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20s dress flapper dress
Black lace and silk 20s dress with nude and black silk underdress. Watch for details.

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From the Spencer Community Theatre Collection. Soft sheer voile cotton & lace 20s dress with modern art print. Ecru lace upper bodice has notched neckline trimmed in matching print cotton as well as on sleeves, back of neck missing fabric trim. No stains holes or other flaws. Click picture for more images.
40" bust, 40" waist, 46" hips, 41" long, 5" sleeves

$145
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20s dress vintage dress
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Black silk 20s dress with wide bands of velveteen ribbon. Watch for details.