Antique 1920s pannier/ robe de style pink silk heavily glass beaded/ embroidered fancy flapper dress. Net lace, white glass floral clusters, iridescent sequins, tulle net skirt.

Provenance:The Family property of Sam R. Costello, a close associate of Al Capone, as seen in the infamous “Lawn Photo” at the far right depicting many notable members of the Chicago Outfit.

Please follow the link to view the family photos.
The first file is the detailed family history and provenance via PDF.

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Sam R. Costello's untimely death took place on February 10th, 1938 at the behest of Jim Emery and due to a dispute over territory. Al Capone's wish for a lasting "friendship" between the two, as seen in the 1931 baptism photo, was short-lived. This collection of cherished artifacts traces its origins through several generations of the Battaglia and Costello families, hailing from Termini Imerese and Caccamo in Sicily, Italy. The families immigrated from these neighboring towns to the Chicago / Chicago Heights area at the turn of the Century.

Good, nicely kept with flaws. Small tear, surface staining, tears in underskirt.