She built a world‑famous private archive while running a successful film and theater costume rental business
all of which appear original
the California‑based collector
it was the pashmina or poncho of the times
ideal for collectors of couture
Antique Embroidered Lamé Evening Dress, America, ca. 1926 #antiqueweddingdress She built a world‑famous privateExquisite Flapper Evening Dress, America, ca. 1926 This exquisite evening dress from the flapper era, dating to around 1926, is a vibrant example of American Jazz Age fashion at its most artistic. The entire surface is richly embroidered with colorful glass beads, dominated by shades of pink, blue, and red. The motif is distinctly floral, a popular decorative theme in late1920s evening wear and characteristic of highquality flapper dresses. The