Need Help Dating a Lace Dress Please

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retrorich

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Trying to date this wonderful lace dress with slip. Dress came from an estate with clothing dating to 1890 with 3 generations having lived there. Believe this to be from the 20's or 30's. The dress and slip both have side snap closures. The slip is a metallic look fabric and I don't think it was around until the 40's. Also, the slip may not be original to the dress but it looks great together. I would appreciate any and all help. Links to photos:

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Thank you.

Marti
 
YES HAYTTY L THINK 30S ALSO, ALMOST DIAPHANOUS LIKE, AN ELFIN PRINCESS LIVING IN THE DARK MAGICAL WOODS SHOULD BE WEARING THAT..ALMOST COSTUME LIKE.
 
Thank you so much! Any ideas as to the type of lace. This is totally out of my field and I appreciate any and all help.

Marti
 
Don't know about the type of lace, but the slip is a gold lame used in from at least the Teens - 1930s, so it may well be original to the dress.

Hollis
 
Not sure if there is a specific name for the lace, as LACE alone will do in the title. In the description, though, I would say something like "floral mesh net lace".

Don't you love that old satiny fabric? That would present very nicely with a careful steaming (avoid any water spots!). If that stuff is smooth it looks like liquid.
 
Wonderfully 30s, and that gold underneath is smashing. I just sold this green one with coordinating underdress, did quite well.....in good shape these lace dresses w/ their original underthings are wonderful finds! Ang

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Thank you all for your help. I just listed the dress. It is 160107126276.

Thanks again, it is awesome to have such knowledge availabale.

Marti (retrorich)
 
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