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Pre-War Black Velvet Art Deco Bead and Rhinestone Cocktail Dress – L, 1940s

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A jewel of Art Deco design in an unheard-of larger size, this beautiful dress exudes machine-age minimalism and geometry. Its richly-adorned notched V neckline is outlined with a starburst of seed beads, dimensional bead clusters and rhinestones for an anything-but-basic little black dress. Midi-length cocktail dress with dolman bodice and padded shoulder cap sleeves; notched V neckline outlined at front with Art Deco starburst motif seed beads, pearls and rhinestones. Left side metal zipper closure; string belt loops but original belt is missing. Unlined. fabric: nylon velvet noteworthy: dry clean only repairs: none condition: very good but missing original belt; original tag has been removed and residue remains on inside back neck where tag was fixed measurements neckline opening: 9” across neckline drop: 4” shoulders: approx. 17” sleeve length: approx. 3 ½” from shoulder, 1 ½” from underarm sleeve circumference: 16” bust: 42” waist: 34” hips: 50” length: approx. 41” from shoulder, 32” from underarm sweep: 82” hem: 2” label: none present (removed, and residue present) size: no size tag present; comparable to modern size large
  • Dimensions:
    Bust: 42 in (106.68 cm)Waist: 34 in (86.36 cm)Hip: 50 in (127 cm)Shoulder to Hem: 41 in (104.14 cm)
  • Style:
    Art Deco (Of the Period)
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. String belt loops exist but original belt missing; light residue on inside back of neck where label was removed.
  • Seller Location:
    Tucson, AZ
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 0811.09.1821stDibs: LU864320189422
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