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Betty Higgins

BETTY HIGGINS Cream Floral Pattern Lace Dress Size 4
BETTY HIGGINS Cream Floral Pattern Lace Dress Size 4

BETTY HIGGINS Cream Floral Pattern Lace Dress Size 4

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This dress is composed of an off-white silk with floral pattern. There is a center back zipper closure with v-back. In excellent vintage condition. **Please cross-reference mea...

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

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1950s Betty Higgins Silk Organza Lame Hawaiian Cocktail Dress
1950s Betty Higgins Silk Organza Lame Hawaiian Cocktail Dress

1950s Betty Higgins Silk Organza Lame Hawaiian Cocktail Dress

Located in Chicago, IL

Simply stunning 1950s hawaiian dress The prettiest we have ever seen ! Rayon taffeta underdress with multi color silk lame organza overdress Metal zipper up the back Good to very...

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