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1940s Vintage Ball Gowns

Black Taffeta Off-Shoulder Flamenco Gown with Sequin Peplum - XXS, 1940s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Worn on the shoulder this gown is the epitome of 1940s innocence, but off shoulder it suggests an
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1930s Unknown 1940s Vintage Ball Gowns

1940S Black & Gold Rayon Taffeta Ball Gown With Hand Embroidered Hem Bodice
Located in New York, NY
1940S Black & Gold Rayon Taffeta Ball Gown With Hand Embroidered Hem Bodice
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1940s 1940s Vintage Ball Gowns

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By Gianni Versace
Located in Austin, TX
Gianni Versace 1990s black stretch evening gown with ribbon corset detail Size L 25" bust, 25" waist, 30" hip, 56.5" length ( un-stretched ) Condition: Excellent Fabric: 65% Polyes...
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1990s Italian 1940s Vintage Ball Gowns

A fine & Early Silk & wool Paisley Shawl -Europe Circa 1820/1850
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1820/1850 Russia (?) or Europe Rare long paisley shawl in silk woven on Jacquard looms of an extreme fineness of weaving . Large central reserve added on original in cream sil...
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Mid-19th Century French 1940s Vintage Ball Gowns

Vintage A fine & Early Silk & wool Paisley Shawl -Europe Circa 1820/1850
A fine & Early Silk & wool Paisley Shawl -Europe Circa 1820/1850
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Size: 128 cm wide x 280 cm long
Christian Dior Resort 2018 brown cream floral print corset bustier midi dress
By Christian Dior
Located in Paris, FR
Christian Dior Resort 2018 Cream midi length dress with brown floral print Boned corset upper with underwire cups Button up front which is further secured by invisible hooks and a po...
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2010s French 1940s Vintage Ball Gowns

Amazing Art Deco Chiffon Gown with Hydrangea Lace
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Chiffon Gown of Haute Couture quality with Hydrangea ecru Lace detailing. This gown has been styled backwards in photos to highlight the amazing detailing. The front of the...
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1930s French 1940s Vintage Ball Gowns

Roberto Cavalli salmon pink silk mesh embroidered beaded cardigan
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful Roberto Cavalli embroidered mesh beaded silk cardigan in salmon pink. Three quarter length sleeves. cardigan/blouse has tie closure. gold charms on the sleeves and at the b...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian 1940s Vintage Ball Gowns

1960s Pink Strapless Silk Gown with Beaded Dragon and Phoenix
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Very beautiful pink silk satin strapless gown from the 1960s. A custom copy of an original from the 1940's. Hand embellished with Chinoiserie sequin and beaded dragon and phoenix acr...
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1960s Canadian 1940s Vintage Ball Gowns

Alexander McQueen New Cashmere Popped Lapel Collar Jacket and Skirt A/W 1999
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black cashmere blend skirt and jacket with a dramatic stand up collar from Alexander McQueen. The double breasted jacket has a stand up lapel collar which frames the face ...
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1990s Italian 1940s Vintage Ball Gowns

Original Civil War White Western Prairie Homesteader Shirtwaist Dress -XS, 1860s
Located in Tucson, AZ
In astounding condition, this shirtwaist dress is a perfect example of what a pioneer woman might have worn on her journey to the American West during the mid-19th century. Its Weste...
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A French Couture Beaded Chocolate Velvet Dress Circa 1940-1950
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1940 France Beautiful cocktail dress, probably Haute Couture, dating from the 1940s. Dress in chocolate velvet panne with puffed three-quarter sleeves adorned with embroidery ...
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1940s French 1940s Vintage Ball Gowns

A French Couture Beaded Chocolate Velvet Dress Circa 1940-1950
A French Couture Beaded Chocolate Velvet Dress Circa 1940-1950
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Size: Equivalent French Size 35
Black Ruched Front Rose Embellishment Gown, 1950s
Located in San Francisco, CA
1950s Black Ruched Front Rose Embellishment Gown. Black taffeta fabric drapes down the front beautifully to create dimension and drama in this floor-length, stunning gown, further em...
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1950s 1940s Vintage Ball Gowns

1970s Custom Oscar de la Renta Burgundy Crush Velvet Floral Embroidered Gown
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Maywood, NJ
A truly stunning example of 1970's design, this custom ball gown from Oscar de la Renta is a true piece of fashion history! A gorgeous rich Burgundy wine colored crushed velvet, with...
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1970s American 1940s Vintage Ball Gowns

1920S Black Net Sheer Cocktail Dress With Gold Embroidery & Beading
Located in New York, NY
1920S Black Net Sheer Cocktail Dress With Gold Embroidery & Beading
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1920s 1940s Vintage Ball Gowns

Sapphire Silk Mother Ginger Halter Ball Gown w Pannier Hoop Skirt - XXS, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Worn by a well-to-do young Parisian at her debutante ball, which included a pre-party on a Seine-docked yacht. The convertible halter neck adds real-world practicality, but the jaw-...
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Vintage 1950s Fuchsia Pink Satin Beaded Illusion Couture Cocktail Dress w/ Shawl
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
In this gorgeous 1950's fuchsia pink party dress, the detailed construction and meticulous attention to detail are comparable to what you will find in modern couture. This garment al...
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1950s Unknown 1940s Vintage Ball Gowns

Helen Rose Strapless Satin Blue Brown Ball Gown w Rear Bow Bouquet - XS-S, 1962
By Helen Rose
Located in Tucson, AZ
Created by the same designer who made Grace Kelly's wedding gown, this ball gown is instantly recognizable as a vintage masterpiece in the style of Charles James. The ballooning rear...
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1960s American 1940s Vintage Ball Gowns

Couture 1960s PacoRabanneParis HandPainted MadeInFrance SilkChiffon Pareo Dress
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Chicago, IL
In the 1960s the futurist Paris-based revolutionary haute-couture designers included Andre Courreges, Pierre Cardin and Paco Rabanne, who was the last to died in the 21st Century in ...
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1960s French 1940s Vintage Ball Gowns

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1940s Black Silk Gown w/ Illusion Lace, Howard Greer Attribution
By Howard Greer
Located in Bozeman, MT
anniversary this November. See you there! 1940s evening gown of black silk chiffon on
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Superb, 1940's Vintage, Pink and Black Flocked Ball Gown
Located in Oradell, NJ
Offered for sale is this superb, 1940's vintage, pink and black flocked ball gown with black silk
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1940s Unknown 1940s Vintage Ball Gowns

Emma Domb Vintage Black & White Sequin Gown / 1940's Dress
By Emma Domb
Located in Sparks, NV
Elegant late 1940's vintage Emma Domb evening gown in two-toned black and white. Silk satin with
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1940s American 1940s Vintage Ball Gowns

1940s Black Taffeta and Chantilly Lace Gown
Located in San Francisco, CA
Late 1940s black full-length taffeta ball gown with Chantilly lace trim along the strapless bodice
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1940s 1940s Vintage Ball Gowns

Couture baby pink silk chiffon evening gown with rhinestones, circa early 1940s
Located in London, GB
An exceptional couture 1940s evening gown in baby pink silk chiffon. The dress features rhinestone
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1940s Unknown 1940s Vintage Ball Gowns

1940s Fred Perlberg Brown Iridescent Taffeta Strapless Ball Gown
By Fred Perlberg
Located in Gresham, OR
A gorgeous 1940s Fred Perlberg brown/black iridescent taffeta strapless ball gown with gathered
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1940s American 1940s Vintage Ball Gowns

1940's Peggy Hunt Black Ivory Floral Applique Sheer Illusion Belted Swing Dress
By Peggy Hunt
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An amazing and highly stylized 1940's silk rayon swing dress by the famous American designer Peggy
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1940s American 1940s Vintage Ball Gowns

Vintage Art Deco Style 1940s Burr Light Walnut Large Double Wardrobe Part Suite
Located in GB
full length ball gowns! We have cleaned waxed and polished it from top to bottom, it will have
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1940s English Art Deco 1940s Vintage Ball Gowns

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Walnut

Iconic and utterly unique Trifari 'Mamie Eisenhower' pearl and paste choker, 195
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
wear a pink gown to her inaugural ball and also the first to wear a set of costume jewellery. It is
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1950s American 1940s Vintage Ball Gowns

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Base Metal

Late 1940s Ceil Chapman Ivory Rayon Faille Ball Gown w Gathered Pouf Hips
By Ceil Chapman
Located in Gresham, OR
A gorgeous late 1940s Ceil Chapman ivory rayon faille ball gown with cap sleeves, fitted waist and
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1940s American 1940s Vintage Ball Gowns

A vintage 1940s lilac satin and diamante Robert Goldberg Evening Gown
Located in London, GB
A pretty 1940s gown by Robert Goldberg. The gown is in a dusty lilac colour with spagetti straps
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1940s Aquamarine Halter Neck Ball Gown
Located in London, GB
Beautiful soft aquamarine silk full length gown with pattern woven into the fabric. This
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1940's Jean Carol Black Rayon-Crepe Plunge Hourglass Tiered-Fringe Evening Gown
By Peggy Hunt
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An amazingly rare and highly stylized early 1940's evening gown by the famous American designer
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Original Cinderella Concept Painting: Cinderella in Ball Gown
Located in Los Angeles, CA
the 1940s and early 1950s, working on designs for such films as Peter Pan, Cinderella, and Alice in
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1950s Pop Art 1940s Vintage Ball Gowns

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Paint

1940s Irina Roublon Eccentric and Fabulous Christmas Ornament Hat
By Irina Roublon
Located in Gresham, OR
Be the hit of the party with this 1940s holiday hat! From divine San Francisco milliner
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1940s Swing Sequined R&K Dress - Amazing Pockets!
Located in Rockwood, ON
that perfect swing silhouette. The neckline has a keyhole and tie - each tie ends in a little ball of
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1940s 1940s Vintage Ball Gowns

Extraordinary 1940s Yellow Silk Satin Full Length Skirted Jacket
Located in Rockwood, ON
things you could do with this. It could top anything from jeans to a ball gown and all things in between
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1940s 1940s Vintage Ball Gowns

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