*From the personal collection of department store heiress Estela Jácome.*
Lacquered satin step-in with inset lace trim around top bodice edge and leg holes; decorative satin flower detail above left breast. Fixed satin shoulder straps; hand-finished “V” seam from hips to crotch creates “flounce” silhouette around legs. Step-in construction with no closures of any kind; French seams. Unlined
fabric: lacquered satin, rayon lace
noteworthy: hand washable in cold water; lay flat to dry
alterations: none
condition: very good with gentle evidence of silk shattering at center front panel (see photos)
measurements:
neckline opening: 10” across
shoulder straps: 16” long x ½” wide (non-adjustable)
bust: 33 ½”
waist: 33”
hips: free
leg opening: 35” circumference
length: 30” from shoulder, 19 ½” from underarm
label: no label present
size: no size tag present; comparable to modern size extra small
*please note lingerie of this type was worn very loosely around the hips and purposely hung low in the crotch; this is not a defect or the result of overstretching.
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Dimensions:Marked Size: none; comparable to size XS (US)Bust: 33.5 in (85.09 cm)Waist: 33 in (83.82 cm)Shoulder to Hem: 30 in (76.2 cm)
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Style:Flounce (In the Style Of)
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Place of Origin:Unknown
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Period:1920-1929
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Material Notes:Hand-finished; French seams
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Condition:GoodGentle evidence of silk shattering at center front panel (see photo).
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Seller Location:Tucson, AZ
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Reference Number:Seller: 0413.15.039Seller: LU86436114541
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