1940s BLACK VELVET AND MOIRE TAFFETA EVENING GOWN
Enchanting 1940s evening gown has a fitted black cotton velvet bodice with short puffed sleeves.
Shoulder padding.
Sweetheart neckline front.
Scooped back.
Basque waistline.
Aqua and bronze seed beading and goldtone studs accent the neckline and sleeves.
Very full, slightly gathered black moire taffeta skirt.
Side metal zipper closure.
Unlined.
Label reads "Original Design, Patent Pending, U.S. Patent Office, D.C.S.B."
Actual Garment Measurements-
Bust 34"(16" across back, 18'"front)
Ribcage (just under bust 30")
Waist 26"
Hips open
Shoulder to waist 16 1/2"
Waist to hem 41"
Sleeve length 9"
Armhole opening 10"
There's a 1" section of missing beads at very edge of back neckline. Not very noticeable or detracting at all. Otherwise excellent condition.
Dress shown with petticoat for display purposes. Not included.
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