Size 4 1920s Pink Chemise - Fine Pleated Silk Full Slip with Bandeau Lace Bust

Description

Beautiful 1920s silk chemise in gossamer pink with a sheer lace bandeau bust, so exquisite. This airy thin slip has tied shoulder straps and vertical pleats grouped along the front, with a single invert pleat to back waist. Made in the 20s completely without a machine... every seam, every edge is sewn meticulously by hand.
Ladies' Size
4 to 5
Measurements
Bust 33, Waist up to 34, Hip 41; Shoulder to Hem 33.5 Inches
Era
1920s
Label
None, probably factory made and imported
Materials
Shell pink gossamer thin silk crepe, matching silk satin and cotton/silk blend ribbons, ecru cotton lace with embroidered organdy inserts
Closure
None needed, shoulder strap ties are functional
Condition
Excellent
Condition Detail
Very fine, the shoulder straps and ribbon trim is beginning to fray just a bit from normal use and age, some of the pleats were softened with steaming though their lines are still intact
Washing Instructions
Dry clean by a cleaner experienced with vintage clothing
Please note: All measurements (bust - waist - hip) are the maximum body measurements that will fit the item. These measurements already have ease subtracted and they are not actual fabric widths. To get actual fabric widths add two inches at the bust - one inch at the waist and two inches at the hip.
Size listed is a modern size. Any available vintage size is noted in the Label description. Please remember vintage sizes and modern sizes can vary a great deal.
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