Lot Details
Lot 19
Chanel Cocktail Ensemble
French, early 1920s
Of chiffon cut velvet, woven with geometric chevron pattern in three different colorways, shades of taupe, black and olive on beige, comprising a chemise sleeveless dress, hip length cardigan jacket with neutral matte silk lining intricately quilted in Art Deco design, and a self belt with jeweled buckle, leather back, the jacket labeled: Chanel, tape label in dress with number written in ink: 604, the belt stamped: Chanel.
Very good condition, dress possibly has been cut at low waist seam to shorten, half slip with godet inserts, possibly originally whole and separate, sewn into dress at waist seam, four ties, possibly taken from jacket, separate but included.
The dress may have been shortened in the mid 1920s to keep pace with the rising hemline.
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