Vintage 1920s Lace Tap Pants with Ribbonwork Roses, Medium

Rare vintage 1920s tap pants—also called step-ins—made of soft pale peachy-beige silk with breathtaking delicate lace. The lace is cut into wonderful pointed peaks that rise into the waist, creating that distinctive Art Deco silhouette. A highlight is the exquisite hand-worked ribbon-rosette appliqué on one leg—silken pink roses with tiny buds, soft green leaves, and hand-embroidered blue forget-me-nots worked in charming French knots. The tap pants are designed with a low waist and flared short legs finished in irregular scalloped points at the hem. Two hook/eyes and 1 snap at upper left side waist.

A rare surviving example of true 1920s intimate wear—beautiful as a display piece or for boudoir photography.

Label: None
Content: Silk, lace, ribbon work

Best Fit: Medium
Waist: 29"
Length: 16 - 18 3/4"
Leg Openings: 36" circumference

Condition: Very Good! Antique net patch to lace at interior left leg opening (7th pic collage). 1 small hole to lace. A sprinkling of very minor specks and a few flyaway lace threads (doesn’t affect structural integrity).

Enjoy! #VK-25

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