Sleeveless party dress with plunging front and rear neckline and pleated drop waist; front and rear princess seams. Sweeping full skirt gathered at drop waist; scalloped lace hem and free-hanging black taffeta underskirt. Left metal zipper closure with top hook and eye; bodice fully lined in black silk taffeta. Hand made in France.
fabric: silk taffeta, Spanish lace
noteworthy: dry clean only
alterations: none
condition: good with a few areas of yellow discoloration at front waist and hem, and light perspiration stains (see photos)
measurements:
neckline opening: 11 ½” across
neckline drop: 6” (front), 8 ½” (back)
shoulders: 15” from outer shoulder edge to edge (straps 2” wide)
bust: 32”
underbust / ribcage: 27”
natural waist: 25”
drop waist: 34”
bodice length: 21” from shoulder, 14 ½” from underarm to drop waist seam
hips: 40”
skirt length: 18” from drop waist seam
total length: 39” from shoulder; 32 ½” from underarm
sweep: 160” (taffeta underskirt), 180” (lace overskirt)
label: no label present
size: no size tag present; comparable to modern size extra small
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Dimensions:Marked Size: none; comparable to size XS (US)Bust: 32 in (81.28 cm)Waist: 25 in (63.5 cm)Hip: 40 in (101.6 cm)Shoulder to Hem: 39 in (99.06 cm)
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Style:New Look (Of the Period)
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Place of Origin:France
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Period:1950-1959
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Condition:GoodWear consistent with age and use. Fair – good condition with a few areas of yellow discoloration at front waist and hem, and light perspiration stains (see photos).
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Seller Location:Tucson, AZ
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Reference Number:Seller: 0320.09.003Seller: LU864315621672
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