THREE BLACK RAYON CREPE DRESSES, 1940s

1 w/ cream souffle at neckline w/ silver bugle beads in spiderweb pattern edged w/ black facetted seed & bugle beads, sleeves cut in one piece w/ dress, skirt w/ Greek draping at left H, label "Origin

1 black rayon w/ Corelli embroidered stems & flat gelatin paillette leaves, short sleeve gathered into SH, front detail standing cartridge pleats into seam below B, B 36", W 29", L 42", (sequins damag

long cuffed dolman sleeves with ruched shawl collar, drape skirt, side metal zipper, some iron sheen, drape and collar need tacking, approx. 38 bust, 27 waist, 36 hips

Black Rayon crepe dress embroidered across B w/ spider, web & prey corsage in silvered bugle beads & unfacetted rhinestones, half wrap skirt tucked & gathered to right H w/ peekaboo draped black silk

black rayon crepe fabric, cap sleeves, front peplum, side button closure, fagoting detail on bodice. Good condition, tiny hole on the back of the sleeve/shoulder. 34 bust/26 waist

black rayon crepe, long sleeves, draped hips, back zipper - seam separation back hip 34"/25"/38"/46"

These three 1940s black dresses include an Asian-inspired crepe dress with long bell sleeves, accented by Asian embroidered symbols (waist 31"); a sleeveless wired pointed-collar crepe dress with two

1 black crepe, embroidered w/ crystal seed beads in bow at front SHs, deep V-neckline, ray pleated to CF W, B 38", W 26", L 45", (belt missing, two 0.5" seam openings front W, minor bead & significant

1 black w/ white Corelli corded & chainstitch embroidered aloe fronds edged w/ picots, narrow peplum w/ belt & self covered buckle, B 40", W 33", L 42", (cording discolored, 1.25" repair CF W, right b

Black silk with cap sleeve, jewel neckline with front keyhole, angled long fringe across padded shoulder forming a "V" on back, attached self sash, set-in waist, skirt having three tiers of fringe set

rayon crepe fabric, good condition with three tiny holes (peplum, neckline and under the arm) see photos. 42 bust/31 waist

Rayon crepe fabric, great condition. 38" bust/ 28" waist.

rayon crepe fabric, good condition - a few very small/well done repairs under the arms and a few small open seams, see photos. 38 bust/30 waist

Both evening: 1 1940s "Hattie Carnegie" black silk crepe w/ beaded lanterns, B to 40", W to 34", H to 42", L 49" & 1 1950s "Adele Simpson" chocolate rayon brocade apron-front dress, jet beaded trim, B

Eisenberg Originals black rayon crepe dress with black satin bow collar accented with, original jeweled sew-ons with large emerald-cut rhinestones, c. 1940. Shown on page 12 and 13, figures 1.4-1.8 fr

Ann Walker Original Black Rayon Dress, ca. 1940s.

Filcol New York Black Crepe & Velvet Dress with original matching belt, 1940s.

Viola Dimmitt Hollywood Black Crepe Dress with Beaded Collar & Sleeve, ca. 1940's.

Netties Fashions Black Rayon & Beaded Velvet Dress, ca. 1940s.

1 chartreuse wrap front w/ butterflies in crystal seed beads & gel sequins to left B, glove length dolman sleeve, heart shaped patch pocket below right H, label "Tula", B 40", W 27", L 58", (belt miss

1 purple w/ SH & belt appliques w/ short chatoyant bugles, pronged colored rhinestones, faux pearls & fine gelatin sequins, B 40", W 28", L 62", (belt dirty, minor bead loss, fading/discoloration, man

long sleeves, back zipper, approx. 40 bust 28 waist

A yellow chiffon evening dress, 1930s, with lace and chiffon flare fabric to shoulders, diamanté embellishment to bodice and gathered waist, together with a black crêpe fabric evening dress, 1940s,

black crepe tradition 1940's cut, with pink satin bows and wide shoulder straps, smocked at either side of waist, side zipper, sweet lace bolero with pink shoulder pads, approx. 34 bust, 25 waist, gre