Thirties ART DECO crepe cocktail dress with leafy cut velvet yoke & capelet sleeves. Dark brown rayon crepe and deep espresso brown silk cut velvet. Self piped deep V neckline. Cut velvet yoke, front and back and capelet sleeves. Peach crepe under-bodice. Leaf pattern cut work crepe at yoke edge. Draped crepe faux jumper front with plunging V neckline and attached wide belt. Slim cut skirt. Stitched down double pleats front lower. Round self covered buckle back.
This dress includes some outstandingly rich textiles and intricate details which are often incorporated in finer dresses of the period.
Approximate measurements:
Bust - 50"
Waist - 46"
Bodice length - 16"
Hip - 52"
Back skirt length, measured from waist seam to hem edge - 31"
Hem - 1"
Belt - 40" long, 1 3/4" wide
Buckle - 3 3/8"
Condition:
Excellent condition. Shows some minor age discoloration and professional reinforcements at skirt, unseen when worn. Fine professional inset repair at back neckline, not readily discernible. Top drawer cocktail dress in fine wearable condition.
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