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1940s Wool Crepe Floral Burgundy Dress

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Very late 1930s to early 1940s floral print burgundy textured crepe dress. Old Hollywood full-length style with a fitted and inverted T shaped bodice and wide waist band with a flared skirt. It has a high round neck and dainty puffed three-quarter length sleeves that have a ruched cuff. On either side of the waist are almost floor length ties and these can wrap around the dress; we have styled in a long bow to the rear. Has a series of hook and eyes to the side and four fabric covered looped buttons at the neckline for access. The dress has sewn-in cotton sweat guards and these have helped preserve the condition which is truly excellent with no issues noted. It is not labelled and could be a very good dressmaker piece; it is certainly by a professional hand rather than homemade. If we are being very picky, the fabric is starting to wear a little bit thin on one of the buttons but otherwise she's holding up exceptionally well and a good fit for sizes up to a UK 10-12 or US 6-8. MEASUREMENTS Bust - 38 in. (96.5 cm) Waist - 31 in. (78.7 cm) Hip - 43 in. (109.2 cm) Length - 61 in. (154.9 cm) Shoulders - 17 in. (43.2 cm)
  • Dimensions:
    Length: 61 in (154.94 cm)Marked Size: 6-8 (US)Bust: 38 in (96.52 cm)Waist: 31 in (78.74 cm)Hip: 43 in (109.22 cm)
  • Style:
    Hollywood (Of the Period)
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU55014596502
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