Two Sleeveless Beaded Dresses

Lot: 113

Circa 1920 and 1930.
Black silk chiffon, the front and back beaded with colorless beads with a stylish pattern of flowerheads over a U, with bands to gathered side panels. Taupe with silvered beads, the front and back decorated in beads with trellis pattern to bodice, dropped waist and hem, the front with wide panels covered by a curtain of stringed silvered beads from chest to waist, and from lower hips toward hem to front. The back with two clusters of stringed beads to center back.
Approximate dimensions: 30 to 33 Bust, 38 - 47 Hems.
Provenance: Sale of items to benefit the Monterey History and Art Association. This non-profitassociation has been a guiding force in preservingMontereys history since the founding of the association in 1931. Guarding Montereys precious historic assets and the preservation and presentation of its historical heritage for future enjoyment has been made possible by citizens who care and give generously of their time and resources.

The Associations mission is to sharethe histories and the diverse legacies of people, stories, and places that continue to shape Monterey. It possesses extensive collections of furnishings, paintings, photographs, costumes, books, manuscripts, and other artifacts focused on Monterey and California.
Condition: Basic condition is very good. Black rear shoulder with patch of gauze infill to hole formed from weight stress chiffon dress front with light dot of stain to center front. Bead losses to both.