Vintage halter neck evening gown with petal bustline and flexible boning at front and rear bodice. Massive full skirt with double self cords at mid-thigh, creating a flexible exterior hoop effect and substantial fullness even without a petticoat. Micro pintucks around full circumference of skirt beneath lowermost cord; side metal zipper closure with top hook and eye. Halter neck strap may be tucked inside for strapless styling; unlined.
fabric: changeante silk taffeta
noteworthy: dry clean only
alterations: replaced bodice boning, reinforced seams where necessary and rehemmed
condition: very good with light seam strain at side zipper
measurements:
bust: 31”
underbust/ribcage: 23”
waist: 25”
bodice length: 10” from underarm
hips: free
exterior hoop circumference: 137”
skirt length: 38”
total length: 48” from underarm
sweep: 270” (22 ½ feet!)
label: no label present
size: no size tag present; comparable to modern size extra small
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Dimensions:Length: 48 in (121.92 cm)Marked Size: none; comparable to size XXS (US)Bust: 31 in (78.74 cm)Waist: 25 in (63.5 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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Material Notes:Halter may be concealed to convert to strapless silhouette.
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Condition:GoodWear consistent with age and use. Altered (not by designer). Light seam strain at zipper closure.
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Seller Location:Tucson, AZ
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Reference Number:Seller: 0320.09.005Seller: LU86433402093
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