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Golden Age Backless Black Satin Halter Plunge Gown with Trumpet Hem - L, 1930s
About the Item
Your "go-to" formal event gown, guaranteed to bring Rita Hayworth-level glamour every time. This one has everything: basic black color, heavyweight (and figure-friendly) slipper satin and dramatic hemline flare, all in a hard-to-find larger size.
Backless tea-length mermaid gown with halter V neckline. Bodice features rear metal zipper closure with top hook and loop; shirred halter neck is continuous with no closure present. Front and rear princess seams for poured-on fit to knee, then 5 massive godets create extreme mermaid flare from knee to hemline. Completely hand finished and fully lined in silk.
fabric: slipper satin
noteworthy: dry clean only
alterations: none
condition: excellent
measurements:
halter: 28” from underarm around neck to opposite underarm
bust: 42”
waist: 32”
hips: 42”
length: 54” from back of neck, 43” from underarm
sweep: 42” at knee, 288” at hemline
hem: 1 ½”
label: no label present
size: no size tag present; comparable to modern size large
- Dimensions:Marked Size: none; comparable to size L (US)Bust: 42 in (106.68 cm)Waist: 32 in (81.28 cm)Hip: 42 in (106.68 cm)Shoulder to Hem: 54 in (137.16 cm)
- Style:Hollywood Regency (Of the Period)
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Material Notes:Super-heavyweight satin; completely hand-finished.
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Tucson, AZ
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