Antique 1920s Silk Step-In Teddy Peach Handmade Embroidered Lingerie Slip EUC

Elegant antique handmade silk teddy (step-in) Era: c. 1920–1935 Construction: entirely handmade or small-batch dressmaker work Material: silk charmeuse or lightweight silk satin • Bias-cut panels: the triangular piecing at the bodice and sides is a hallmark of 1920s lingerie design, used to achieve body-skimming drape before stretch fabrics existed. • French seams and narrow bias-bound edges: common in fine hand-sewn lingerie between 1915–1935. • Crotch gusset and slight flare leg opening: confirms this is a step-in teddy, a one-piece undergarment worn before separate slips and panties became the norm. • Embroidery: the small floral and scroll embroidery with raised knots (possibly satin stitch and French knots) is hand-done and typical of the 1920s. • Silk fiber: the sheen, fluidity, and slight creasing pattern suggest natural silk. The peach-pink hue was iconic for 1920s–30s lingerie. All sewing, embroidery, and material characteristics place this garment firmly within the 1920s to early 1930s, making it an antique step-in teddy / tap pant slip rather than mid-century Likely Western Europe or North America Likely Use: Foundation garment under flapper dresses, nightwear, or bridal trousseau piece Details: • Era: c.1920–1935 • Design: Bias-cut panels, hand embroidery, step-in silhouette • Condition: Good antique condition with small seam split (pictured); fabric stable, no staining • Origin: U.S. or Western Europe