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Vintage from the 1940s
Size: L US women's letter
Materials: rayon, silk
Rayon
Black and off white
Fantastic novelty print - ladies in ballgown
Late 1940s
Narrow, close collar
Button closure, to waist
Full bracelet length sleeves
Nipped waist
Softly pleated skirt
Side metal zipper
No belt nor pockets
Shirt tail hem
Size: Sz L, up to approx US14-maybe some 16s. Check measurements against your bod and similar clothing.
Flat Measurements (clipped on mannequin):
Bust 21" Shoulders, seam to seam 19 1/8" Shoulder to waist 16.5" Waist 16" Hips 22.5" Shoulder to hem 46"
Label: Brucewood Custom Original
Condition: Excellent vintage and freshly dry cleaned. Upon close inspection, we see 1) spot in front of skirt didn't lift fully with cleaning, 2) slight and faint discoloration along underarm seams, 3) 2 very skilled patch mends to back of skirt. Dress still presents fantastically and these things will not impair its wearability in the least. See pics. Sold as is.
Care: Dry clean
Note: Mannie is set to be approx 68inches tall (172.72cm)
Check measurements and/or convo with ANY questions prior to purchase as there are no returns.
202342
Reserve: $65.00
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In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Chairish Auctions specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Chairish Auctions within 5 days of receiving the item.
Vintage from the 1940s
Size: L US women's letter
Materials: rayon, silk
Rayon
Black and off white
Fantastic novelty print - ladies in ballgown
Late 1940s
Narrow, close collar
Button closure, to waist
Full bracelet length sleeves
Nipped waist
Softly pleated skirt
Side metal zipper
No belt nor pockets
Shirt tail hem
Size: Sz L, up to approx US14-maybe some 16s. Check measurements against your bod and similar clothing.
Flat Measurements (clipped on mannequin):
Bust 21" Shoulders, seam to seam 19 1/8" Shoulder to waist 16.5" Waist 16" Hips 22.5" Shoulder to hem 46"
Label: Brucewood Custom Original
Condition: Excellent vintage and freshly dry cleaned. Upon close inspection, we see 1) spot in front of skirt didn't lift fully with cleaning, 2) slight and faint discoloration along underarm seams, 3) 2 very skilled patch mends to back of skirt. Dress still presents fantastically and these things will not impair its wearability in the least. See pics. Sold as is.
Care: Dry clean
Note: Mannie is set to be approx 68inches tall (172.72cm)
Check measurements and/or convo with ANY questions prior to purchase as there are no returns.
202342
Reserve: $65.00
Shipping:
Your purchase is protected:
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Chairish Auctions specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Chairish Auctions within 5 days of receiving the item.
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Vintage 1940s Rayon Dress w Ladies Novelty Print Sz L W32
Estimate $80-$100
Starting Price
$30
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