RARE ART DECO 1920S BEADED FLAPPER GATSBY DRESS LARGE Start Price USD 1,299.00 Current Price USD 1,299.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Thursday, November 06, 2008 End Time Saturday, December 06, 2008 Location Columbus, Ohio See more about 'RARE ART DECO 1920S BEADED FLAPPER GATSBY DRESS LARGE' Description decade$ Store RARE ART DECO 1920S BEADED FLAPPER GATSBY DRESS LARGE RARE ART DECO 1920S BEADED FLAPPER GATSBY DRESS LARGEHERE IS AN INCREDIBLY RARE AUTHENTIC VINTAGE 1920'S ART DECO BEADED FLAPPER DRESS. THIS DREAMY FASHION LOOKS LIKE SOMETHING STRAIGHT FROM THE PAGES OF THE GREAT GATSBY. THIS GOWN HAS EVERYTHING GOING FOR IT: STYLE, CONDITION, SIZE, GLAMOUR, UNIQUENESS, AGE, DESIRABILITY, HISTORY, COLLECTIBILTY, STAR QUALITY. THE COLOUR IS SOFT MAUVE OR PALE ROSE MORE THAN A BUBBLE GUM PINK WITH WHITE BUGLE BEADS, SMALL PEARLS, AND CLEAR RHINESTONES FOR A DAZZLING EFFECT, ESPECIALLY AT NIGHT ON A DANCE FLOOR. THIS BEAUTIFUL GOWN IS IDENTICAL IN FRONT AND BACK SO YOU'LL LOOK TERIFFIC COMING AND GOING. BE SURE TO LOOK AT THE ADDITIONAL PHOTOS TO SEE THE LOVELY PATTERN OF THE BEADING. I TRIED DIFFERENT LIGHTING TO SHOW THE DETAILS, WHICH IS WHY THE COLOUR CHANGES. THE FABRIC IS CREPE, WHICH IS MORE STURDY THAN THE SILK CHIFFONS OF THE PERIOD. THERE ARE PLEATS ON EACH SIDE AND GATHERS ON THE SHOULDER SEAM. OTHERWISE THE DRESS IS THE STRAIGHT SACK STYLE, SO TYPICAL OF THE ROARING 20'S. VERY GOOD CONDITION, ESPECIALLY CONSIDERING IT IS OVER 80 YEARS OLD WITH ONLY A FEW MISSING BEADS WHICH WILL NEVER BE NOTICED DUE TO THE OVERALL BEADED DESIGN. (BUT WHICH COULD BE EASILY REPLACED, OF COURSE.) ANOTHER PLUS WITH THIS DRESS IS THAT IT IS A HARD TO FIND LARGER SIZE, APPROXIMATELY A 12-14, BUT COULD ALSO LOOK GREAT ON A SMALLER FIGURE. THE MANNEQUIN IS A SIZE 8. [WRITE IF YOU NEED EXACT MEASUREMENTS PLEASE.] THIS IS THE REAL DEAL. THESE DRESSES ARE JUST ABOUT IMPOSSIBLE TO FIND IN ANY CONDITION, AND THIS ONE WILL LAST FOR MANY YEARS TO COME IF WELL CARED FOR. THIS COULD BE THE CROWN JEWEL OF ANY COLLECTION OF FINE VINTAGE CLOTHING.   DON'T MISS THE OPPORTUNITY TO ADD THIS MARVELOUS 1920'S BEADED GOWN TO YOUR WARDROBE OR COLLECTION!    Payment by Credit Card is due within 24 hours. Those who prefer may pay by Money Order or Cashier's Check. Mailed payments are due to reach us within 5 days of auction's close.We are always glad to combine items to save you money on shipping, if we can do so safely. Please send your zip code for a quote on S & H. The ebay calculator is not always accurate for us.The cost of shipping depends on your location and the cost of insurance, which cannot be determined until we know the final price of items sold at auction. We always check with various carriers to find you the most cost effective method of delivery because we hate inflated shipping pricesWe make every effort to pack our items carefully and to send to you as soon as possible. Most of the time we can provide RUSH shipping to meet a special deadline for you. Just let us know ahead of time.We prefer to use recycled packing materials whenever possible for environmental and economic reasons. Shipping and Handling will include a reasonable Packing Fee, Insurance, and Delivery Confirmation. .Our outstanding Feedback shows that we have provided great service to our customers, so you can bid with confidence!We do not offer anything for sale that we would not be proud to own. In fact many of the items we are listing on ebay are from our private collection.  We take great pains to describe our items carefully, pointing out any flaws, and to show detailed photographs. But only YOU know what any item is worth to you. We are always glad to answer any questions before you bid. But just like a live auction, all sales are final. We deliver as described and on time! Bid with confidence. See our excellent feedback record. We have been dealing in quality antiques for almost 30 years. We have set up booths at important Antique Shows, as well as previously having two shops in Columbus, Ohio. Our special interests are Vintage Clothing, Linens, and Jewelry, as well as decorative items from the Art Nouveau, Art Deco, and Arts and Crafts Movements. We love everything from Shabby Chic to the Fab Fifties.Please do not hesitate to contact us if you want more photographs, have any questions, or want to make an offer.  Place a Bid!