Prettiest 1920s Hickson Inc. Black Moss Crepe Dress w Tie Neck & Hand Sequinned Sleeves designer-jean-muir This little detail gives it

This little detail gives it a pretty and feminine touch

Closes with a side set

Some of the thread has changed to a pewter color as it has aged but the gown is remarkably intact

Skirt: 42" from seam under the bodice to hem

The back is very interesting with a low curved plunge and an attached tie that sits at the base of that plunge and trails down the back

Prettiest 1920s Hickson Inc. Black Moss Crepe Dress w Tie Neck & Hand Sequinned Sleeves designer-jean-muir This little detail gives itThis dress has a Hickson Inc. label inside and that shop was a high end fashion retailer that carried numerous designers of the day during the first few decades of the 20th century. It was said to be the most elegant and expensive specialty shop on Fifth Avenue. at that time. The work of Howard Greer and Madeline Vionnet were sold there. When researching the label I found an interesting little story that Hickson's was accused several times of buying