Antique Black Silk Chiffon Evening Dress with Rhinestones, ca. 1928 #walkingdress Crafted from deep black velvet

Crafted from deep black velvet

but some small repairable tears in the fabric and slight discolouration on the inside

The bodice is lined with glazed cotton

probably including this bed jacket

Antique Black Silk Chiffon Evening Dress with Rhinestones, ca. 1928 #walkingdress Crafted from deep black velvetThis elegant black silk chiffon evening dress, dating to around 1928, is a quintessential example of late 1920s flapperera fashion. Sleeveless and fluid in silhouette, the dress features the iconic drop waist that defined the decades modern, youthful aesthetic. The front and hemline are adorned with rhinestone embellishments, adding subtle sparkle and movement to the sheer chiffon layers. The dress is unlabeled, but its craftsmanship and materials