1920s Art Deco Ivory Silk Shirtwaister Dress Hardy_Amies_Couture Barbara Streisand

Barbara Streisand

the bag has seen little wear during its lifetime

Carefully ruched fabric is arranged in a cross over sweetheart formation over the breast beneath a sunburst of irregular pleats below the round neckline

that flows over the body fanning out generously below the knee into an ornate fishtail that would fall to around ankle or floor level depending on the height of the wearer

1920s Art Deco Ivory Silk Shirtwaister Dress Hardy_Amies_Couture Barbara StreisandAn elegant 1920s cream silk art deco dress that is very well made and extremely well preserved with some archetypal details from the era including the shirtwaister blouson style and decorative central button stand. The button stand features its original buttons leading to a pleated skirt. The dress has a classic V neck and fastens to the side with a singular popper on the waistband. There are belt loops but no belt remains. We have left the loops on