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