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1940s White Dress

1940's White Rayon Crepe Old Hollywood Style Draped Dress
1940's White Rayon Crepe Old Hollywood Style Draped Dress

1940's White Rayon Crepe Old Hollywood Style Draped Dress

Located in Toronto, Ontario

1940's white rayon crepe old Hollywood style dress with draped swag. Loosely gathered across the

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1940s American Informal Dresses

Vintage 1940s Black & White Stripe Tea Dress
Vintage 1940s Black & White Stripe Tea Dress

Vintage 1940s Black & White Stripe Tea Dress

Located in London, GB

A fun and easy to wear black and white stripe dress from the late 1940s or early 1950s. The dress

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1940s Tea Gowns

Vintage 1940s Linen Print Day Dress
Vintage 1940s Linen Print Day Dress

Vintage 1940s Linen Print Day Dress

Located in London, GB

A pretty vintage day dress from the 1940s. The dress has a white background, with crimson, blue

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1940s Unknown Day Dresses

1940s White and Purple Rayon Floral Print Shirtwaister Dress
1940s White and Purple Rayon Floral Print Shirtwaister Dress

1940s White and Purple Rayon Floral Print Shirtwaister Dress

Located in London, GB

This unusual rayon crepe shirt-dress dates to the 1940s. The purple and black print looks like

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1940s British Casual Dresses

1940s White Satin Wedding Dress with Train
1940s White Satin Wedding Dress with Train

1940s White Satin Wedding Dress with Train

Located in London, GB

This enchanting 1940s satin wedding gown was retailed by “Bourne & Hollingsworth” and refers to the

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1940s British Vintage Bridal Gowns

1930s White Cotton Embroidered Dress with Lace
1930s White Cotton Embroidered Dress with Lace

1930s White Cotton Embroidered Dress with Lace

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Late 1930s to early 1940s White Cotton embroidered summer wedding dress. Dress has horse hair

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1930s Unknown Wedding Dresses

1940's Fashion Illustration - Stylish Blonde Lady in White Dress
1940's Fashion Illustration - Stylish Blonde Lady in White Dress

1940's Fashion Illustration - Stylish Blonde Lady in White Dress

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Very stylish, unique and original 1940's fashion design by French illustrator Geneviève Thomas

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Mid-20th Century Figurative Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

1940's French Fashion Illustration, Stunning Ballerina in White Dress
1940's French Fashion Illustration, Stunning Ballerina in White Dress

1940's French Fashion Illustration, Stunning Ballerina in White Dress

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Very stylish, unique and original 1940's fashion design by French illustrator Geneviève Thomas

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Mid-20th Century Figurative Paintings

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Acrylic

1940S White Striped Rayon Step In Slip Dress
1940S White Striped Rayon Step In Slip Dress

1940S White Striped Rayon Step In Slip Dress

Located in New York, NY

1940S White Striped Rayon Step In Slip Dress MORPHEW VINTAGE represents the finest pieces of

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1940s Slips

The White Dress
The White Dress

Francois GeromeThe White Dress, c. 1940s/50

Price Upon Request

H 16 in W 13 in D 1 in

The White Dress

By Francois Gerome

Located in Missouri, MO

Francois Gerome "The White Dress" c. 1940s/50 Oil on Canvas approx. 10 x 8 inches approx. 16 x 13

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1940s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

1.49ct Natural Unheated Blue Sapphire & Diamond 18k Gold Dress Ring, circa 1940s
1.49ct Natural Unheated Blue Sapphire & Diamond 18k Gold Dress Ring, circa 1940s

1.49ct Natural Unheated Blue Sapphire & Diamond 18k Gold Dress Ring, circa 1940s

Located in London, GB

weight of 9.6 grams. France, circa 1940's. French hallmark. UK finger size 'N1/2'.

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Vintage 1940s French Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

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1940's Exquisitely Designed White Charmeuse Wedding Gown
1940's Exquisitely Designed White Charmeuse Wedding Gown

1940's Exquisitely Designed White Charmeuse Wedding Gown

Located in Oradell, NJ

Offered for sale is this exquisitely designed, 1940's vintage, white charmeuse wedding gown with

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1940s Unknown Wedding Dresses

40s Black Rayon Crepe Cocktail Dress with Rainbow Sequin Sleeves
40s Black Rayon Crepe Cocktail Dress with Rainbow Sequin Sleeves

40s Black Rayon Crepe Cocktail Dress with Rainbow Sequin Sleeves

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vibrant and noir at the same time. A circa 1940s black crepe dress with white cap sleeves and

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1940s American Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Eisenberg Dress Clip With White Rhinestones 1940s
Vintage Eisenberg Dress Clip With White Rhinestones 1940s

Vintage Eisenberg Dress Clip With White Rhinestones 1940s

By Eisenberg

Located in Austin, TX

Period: 1940 Hallmark: Eisenberg Original Condition: perfect Dimensions: H 2.4 Inch Materials: base

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Vintage 1940s Brooches

1940's White Sequin Embellished Dress
1940's White Sequin Embellished Dress

1940's White Sequin Embellished Dress

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Our 1940's white with sequin embellishment dress is a timeless piece with a classic style. It

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1940s Wedding Dresses

1940s White Smocked Sheer Maxi Dress
1940s White Smocked Sheer Maxi Dress

1940s White Smocked Sheer Maxi Dress

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Step into Timeless Elegance with the 1940s White Smocked Sheer Maxi Dress! Introducing a truly

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1940s Day Dresses

Emma Domb Vintage Black & White Sequin Gown / 1940's Dress
Emma Domb Vintage Black & White Sequin Gown / 1940's Dress

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 Ball Gowns

Vintage 1940s Navy Blue Crepe Dress with White Small Polkadots
Vintage 1940s Navy Blue Crepe Dress with White Small Polkadots

Vintage 1940s Navy Blue Crepe Dress with White Small Polkadots

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Chic 1940s blue and white small polkadots crepe dress with amazing sleeve and interesting origami

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1940s American Wedding Dresses

RARE 1940s  Linen dress with embroidery
RARE 1940s  Linen dress with embroidery

RARE 1940s Linen dress with embroidery

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Gorgeous! 1940s white linen dress with purple flower embroidery. Bust: 36" Waist : 27" Hip: 43

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1940s American Cocktail Dresses

Adrian 1940s Cubist Inspired Black/White Gown w/ Sequin Blocks
Adrian 1940s Cubist Inspired Black/White Gown w/ Sequin Blocks

Adrian 1940s Cubist Inspired Black/White Gown w/ Sequin Blocks

By Adrian

Located in Gresham, OR

1940s Adrian black and white color-block rayon crepe gown with capelet back, slash detail and

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1940s American Evening Gowns

1940s Sapphire and Diamond White Gold Dress Ring
1940s Sapphire and Diamond White Gold Dress Ring

1940s Sapphire and Diamond White Gold Dress Ring

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A stunning antique Art Deco 0.62 carat sapphire and 0.33 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold dress

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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pair of 1940s Sapphire & Diamond Dress Clips
Pair of 1940s Sapphire & Diamond Dress Clips

Pair of 1940s Sapphire & Diamond Dress Clips

Located in Brisbane City, QLD

This absolute knockout pair of Retro dress clips date to the 1940s and the tail end of World War II

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Mid-20th Century American Retro Brooches

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Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1940s 10.72 Carat Aquamarine and White Gold Dress Ring
Vintage 1940s 10.72 Carat Aquamarine and White Gold Dress Ring

Vintage 1940s 10.72 Carat Aquamarine and White Gold Dress Ring

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An impressive vintage 1940s 10.72 carat aquamarine and 18 karat white gold cocktail ring; part of

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Vintage 1940s Unknown Cocktail Rings

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Aquamarine, 18k Gold, White Gold

1940s 15.23 Carat Aquamarine Diamond Gold Dress Ring
1940s 15.23 Carat Aquamarine Diamond Gold Dress Ring

1940s 15.23 Carat Aquamarine Diamond Gold Dress Ring

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

1940's dress ring has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer

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Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

1940s 3.31 Carat Sapphire and 1.25 Carat Diamond, Platinum Dress Ring
1940s 3.31 Carat Sapphire and 1.25 Carat Diamond, Platinum Dress Ring

1940s 3.31 Carat Sapphire and 1.25 Carat Diamond, Platinum Dress Ring

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

mark(dog's head). This vintage 1940's cluster ring is supplied with an independent diamond grading

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Vintage 1940s French Cluster Rings

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Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Platinum

1940s 0.78 Carat Emerald and 0.28 Carat Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Dress Ring
1940s 0.78 Carat Emerald and 0.28 Carat Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Dress Ring

1940s 0.78 Carat Emerald and 0.28 Carat Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Dress Ring

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

platinum (18 CT PLAT). This impressive gemstone dress ring is supplied with an independent diamond

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Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

1940s Vintage Blue & White Hand Crochet Dress + Belt
1940s Vintage Blue & White Hand Crochet Dress + Belt

1940s Vintage Blue & White Hand Crochet Dress + Belt

Located in Sparks, NV

Gorgeous vintage 1940s hand crocheted dress and matching belt with pockets and buttons. Details

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1940s American Day Dresses

1940s Red & White Polka Dot Tea Dress
1940s Red & White Polka Dot Tea Dress

1940s Red & White Polka Dot Tea Dress

Located in London, GB

A charming and chic French dress dating from the 1940s. The dress has a sweetheart neckline and 3

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1940s French Tea Gowns

1940s Navy And White Polkadot Dress With Belt
1940s Navy And White Polkadot Dress With Belt

1940s Navy And White Polkadot Dress With Belt

Located in London, GB

This lovely 1940s navy and white polkadot dress is in superb vintage condition for something of

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1940s American Formal Wear

Vintage 1940s Red Polka Dot Dress with Frill Trim
Vintage 1940s Red Polka Dot Dress with Frill Trim

Vintage 1940s Red Polka Dot Dress with Frill Trim

Located in London, GB

A pretty polka dot dress from the 1940s. The dress has a white collar, short sleeves , threee

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1940s Unknown Day Dresses

1940s French White Cotton Dress With Eyelet Work
1940s French White Cotton Dress With Eyelet Work

1940s French White Cotton Dress With Eyelet Work

Located in London, GB

This charming late 1940s white cotton dress has been hand made with exceptional skill and has some

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1940s French Summer Dresses

1940's Black Organza Gown with White Beadwork, Larger Size
1940's Black Organza Gown with White Beadwork, Larger Size

1940's Black Organza Gown with White Beadwork, Larger Size

Located in New Hope, PA

. The dress has a fitted waistline, and a left side zipper. The skirt is cut full for added glamour. The

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1940s American Evening Gowns

Royal Dux Hand Painted Porcelain Figurine, Woman in Light Green Dress, 1940s
Royal Dux Hand Painted Porcelain Figurine, Woman in Light Green Dress, 1940s

Royal Dux Hand Painted Porcelain Figurine, Woman in Light Green Dress, 1940s

Located in København, Copenhagen

Royal Dux hand painted porcelain figurine. Woman in light green dress with skirt. Czech Republic

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Vintage 1940s Czech Rococo Porcelain

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Porcelain

1940's Blue and White Check Dress
1940's Blue and White Check Dress

1940's Blue and White Check Dress

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1940's Blue and White Check Dress

Located in New York, NY

Super chic 1940's blue check dress. Sailor inspired neckline with small shoulder pads. Features tie

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1940s French Day Dresses

Vintage 1940's Black Mesh White Flowers Strapless Dress
Vintage 1940's Black Mesh White Flowers Strapless Dress

Vintage 1940's Black Mesh White Flowers Strapless Dress

Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI

vintage 1940's dress * black fine mesh * acetate lining * metal side zipper * strapless

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1940s Cocktail Dresses

1940s White Swiss Dot Wedding Dress
1940s White Swiss Dot Wedding Dress

1940s White Swiss Dot Wedding Dress

Located in San Francisco, CA

1940s White Swiss Dot Wedding Dress. Peekaboo shoulders adorned with small ruffle trim. Long

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1940s Wedding Dresses

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Silk Guipure Lace Exquisite 1930s Jacket Top

Located in Water Mill, NY

An intricate, stunning, vintage beige silk lace jacket, bolero, shrug, vest in varying stitches and patterns of flowers and petals- very elaborate. The shoulders are extended forming...

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1930s Unknown Jackets

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John Galliano Pink Bias-Cut Satin Evening Dress with Rhinestone Straps, SS 2002

John Galliano Pink Bias-Cut Satin Evening Dress with Rhinestone Straps, SS 2002

By John Galliano

Located in London, GB

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2023 Giambattista Valli Runway Bow Bodice White Dress with Tulle Skirt

2023 Giambattista Valli Runway Bow Bodice White Dress with Tulle Skirt

By Giambattista Valli

Located in London, GB

This highly romantic gown walked the runway as look 34 of 58 in Giambattista Valli’s Spring 2023 presentation. For this collection, Valli took inspiration from the flower markets, ar...

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2010s Italian Wedding Dresses

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Kelly-Inspired Modest Ivory Peter Pan Illusion Wedding Gown w Cap – XS, 1951

Kelly-Inspired Modest Ivory Peter Pan Illusion Wedding Gown w Cap – XS, 1951

Located in Tucson, AZ

An alluring, yet fully-covered gown for those brides who seek modesty without looking mousy, this wedding gown was custom-made for a 1951 bride who valued discretion and beauty in eq...

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1950s American Wedding Dresses

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Vintage 1930s Gold Silk Lamé Strapless Gown & Beadwork Gown UK 10 US 6

Located in Nashville, TN

This truly magnificent 1930's gold silk lamé dress, embellished with trailing gunmetal grey and silver beadwork, is a phenomenal piece to add to your evening-wear wardrobe. The stra...

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Red Silk Sleeveless Cocktail Dress w Convertible Draped Scarf Back - L, 1960s

Red Silk Sleeveless Cocktail Dress w Convertible Draped Scarf Back - L, 1960s

Located in Tucson, AZ

An ingenious design, this dress features a draped shoulder-to-shoulder scarf that may be worn in the back, the front, or even on the head for three different and completely captivati...

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By Roberto Cavalli

Located in Rubiera, RE

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By John Galliano, Givenchy

Located in Chicago, IL

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Located in New York, NY

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Vintage 1940's Burgundy Corduroy Dress UK 8 US 4

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Located in Nashville, TN

This wonderful 1940's dress rendered in a deep shade of Bordeaux corduroy, is just the piece to welcome to your seasonal wardrobe. The slim V shaped neckline is framed by a simple ...

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Beautiful 1940s Vintage Royal Blue Silk Velvet Dress w/ Lace & Rhinestones

Located in San Diego, CA

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NARCISO RODRIGUEZ 2018 Silk Soft Pink/Peach Gown Maxi Dress

NARCISO RODRIGUEZ 2018 Silk Soft Pink/Peach Gown Maxi Dress

By Narciso Rodriguez

Located in Leonardo, NJ

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By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel

Located in Sharon, CT

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Located in Montgomery, TX

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By Ralph Lauren Purple Label

Located in Kingston, NY

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Located in New York, NY

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1940s White Dress For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary 1940s white dress you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. If you’re looking for an option in Black and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in White, Gray and more. Finding the perfect 1940s white dress may mean sifting through those that were made during different time periods — popular versions were made as early as the 20th Century and a newer one, made as recently as the 21st Century, can also be found on the site. Making an accessory such as this has likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Adrian, Don Loper and Eisenberg Originals are consistently popular.

How Much is a 1940s White Dress?

The price for a 1940s white dress starts at $250 and tops out at $6,435, and on average, selling for $800.

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