CIRCA 1925 MARIA MONACI GALLENGA STENCILED EVENING GOWN

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Circa 1925 Maria Monaci Gallenga hand-stenciled silk velvet evening gown. Peach tabard-style dress and separate under bodice with vermillion velvet medieval sleeves. The gown’s lining was fully restored in 1920s-era pongee silk through museum restoration techniques by the Parodi Costume Collection. Best for a size modern US2. Very Good Vintage Condition.

 

The final image showcases ‘The Theodesia,’ a garment from the same period with identical motifs, that  is currently on display at the ‘Women Dressing Women’ exhibition in The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

 

 

A rare, collectors item that will continue to increase in value.

 

Bodice: Bust: 32″

Waist: 26″

Sleeve: 26″

 

Dress:

Bust: up to 44″

W/H: up to 46″

Length: 56″

 

 

 

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CONDITION

• Mint •
Virtually no wear, in most cases refers to a vintage garment that has not been worn, may include original tags, and can be referred to as “deadstock.”
• Excellent •
Shows hardly any signs of wear.
• Very Good •
Shows normal signs of wear with some minor visible problems but will not detract from wearability of the garment.
• Good •
Vintage garment has obvious flaws and can use mending.
• Fair •
The garment is most likely not wearable, but could serve as an inspiration or study piece.

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