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Merry Widow

1950s Merry Widow Bustier Embellished W/ Appliqué By Torso Creations
By Torso Creations, Warner
Located in Gresham, OR
A 1950s Warner Merry Widow, strapless, embellished by Torso Creations with silk cut-out and applied
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21st Century and Contemporary American Bras

Torso Creations Red and Black Feather Embellished Merry Widow Bustier
By Torso Creations
Located in Gresham, OR
Torso Creations Red and Black Feather Embellished Merry Widow Bustier: Original Lady Marlene 1950s
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1950s American Corsets

Torso Creations Poppy Print Merry Widow Gown w Ruffled Peplum & Bow Armbands
By Torso Creations
Located in Gresham, OR
Torso Creations Poppy Print Merry Widow Gown w Ruffled Peplum & Bow Armbands: We reimagined a Nina
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21st Century and Contemporary American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Mae Murray in "The Merry Widow"
By Clarence Sinclair Bull
Located in New York, NY
Stamped by the photographer's studio.
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1920s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Beverly Sills in New York City Opera's 'The Merry Widow'
By Jack Mitchell
Located in Senoia, GA
11 x 14" vintage silver gelatin photograph of Beverly Sills in New York City Opera's 'The Merry
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1970s Pop Art Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

1960s Helen Rose Emerald Silk Velvet and Pale Blue Lace Dress
By Helen Rose
Located in San Francisco, CA
Merry Widow".
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1960s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Thorens Swiss AD 30 Upright Music Box with Ten Discs, circa 1970
Located in Evergreen, CO
, More, Lara's Theme, Moon River, Faust Waltz, Merry Widow Waltz, Skater's Waltz, Edelweiss, and Two
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Decorative Boxes

Materials

Fruitwood

ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 2007 "Sarabande" Iridescent Silk Pleated Mermaid Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
hook and eye closure at top, built-in merry widow with boning and underwire at bust, two layers of
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses

Erte, "She Loves Me", Silvered Bronze Vase, 1987
Located in New York, NY
and The Merry Widow. Throughout his career, he achieved great success in the worlds of fine art
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Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Vases

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Bronze

Business Card with Autograph Guido Piovene - 1930s
Located in Roma, IT
this correspondence, in 1931 Piovene published his first short stories in The Merry Widow, printed by
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1930s Modern More Art

Materials

Paper, Ink

16 x 20" Operatic Soprano Beverly Sills, signed by Jack Mitchell
By Jack Mitchell
Located in Senoia, GA
Merry Widow', photographed in 1977. It is signed by Jack Mitchell on the recto and in pencil on the
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1970s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

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Merry Widow
By E.V. Day
Located in New York City, NY
Work inspired by The Merry Widow, Lehar From the series, Divas Ascending
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21st Century and Contemporary Sculptures

"Opernhaus Zurich - The Merry Widow" Opera Typographic Original Vintage Poster
By Josef Müller-Brockmann
Located in Boston, MA
A beautiful original lithograph for Franz Lehár's operetta "Die lustige Witwe" (The Merry Widow) by
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1960s Modern Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

WARNER IMPORTS CHAMPS-ELYSESS COLLECTION White Merry Widow Size 35
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Warners Champs Elysess Collection Merry Widow is composed of an off white stretch fabric
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Lingerie

Warner's 50s Cinch-Bra Merry Widow w/ Couture Tulle Hoop Skirt
Located in Gresham, OR
Fabulous iconic Warner's 50s Cinch-Bra Merry Widow foundation garment in size 34-35B. Garters not
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1950s American Shapewear

1990s Christian LaCroix Strapless Merry Widow Dress w Pouf Skirt in Black Lace
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Gresham, OR
1990s Christian LaCroix Strapless Merry Widow Dress w Pouf Skirt in Black Lace and Gold Embroidery
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1990s French Cocktail Dresses

Merry Widow Corselet W/ Pink & Black Silk Taffeta Ruffles W/ Ribbon Tie
By Torso Creations
Located in Gresham, OR
This extravagant merry widow corselet uplifts with layers of pink and black silk taffeta ruffles
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1950s American Corsets

Saks Fifth Avenue Sexy Black Lace Merry Widow Girdle c 1950s
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in University City, MO
Saks Fifth Avenue Sexy black lace merry widow girdle The black lace spandex hour glass girdle is
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1950s American Girdles

Philip Treacy Chanel Haute Couture Runway Worn 1 of a kind Fantasy Hat
By Chanel
Located in New Hope, PA
velvet pillbox hat is covered in black point d'esprit veiling creating a fanciful "Merry Widow" hat. A
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1990s French Hats

Summer Afternoon, Taos, New Mexico, 1920s Modern Watercolor Mountain Landscape
By Arnold Rönnebeck
Located in Denver, CO
The Merry Widow with Natalie Hall, Gladys Swarthout and Richard Bonnelli. In June 1947, some five
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1920s American Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

Grand Lake (Yacht Races, Colorado)
By Arnold Rönnebeck
Located in Denver, CO
he did his lithograph he performed with the Central City Opera in its presentation of The Merry Widow
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1930s American Modern Landscape Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Colorado Gold Dredge, Breckenridge, Signed Black and White Mining Lithograph
By Arnold Rönnebeck
Located in Denver, CO
The Merry Widow with Natalie Hall, Gladys Swarthout and Richard Bonnelli. In June 1947, some five
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1930s American Modern Landscape Prints

Materials

Paper, Lithograph

1950s Star-Paris Merry Widow Lace Lingerie w/ Attached Garters
Located in Gresham, OR
A fabulous, sexy 1950s black and pale blue lace Merry Widow with shoulder straps and attached
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1950s French Corsets

Reginald Pannett The Merry Widow, Sheet Music Cover Design, Watercolour
Located in Cheltenham, GB
‘Peggy’, ‘The Little Cherub’ and operetta ‘The Merry Widow’. Here, we see an original design in
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Silk, Watercolor, Gouache

EMILIO PUCCI c.1960's Multicolor Print Boned Strapless Silk Mini Party Dress
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Thiensville, WI
signature print. Decorative border detail at neckline and hem. Gather pleated skirt. Built in merry widow
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1960s Italian Mini Dress

Vintage Rose Barrack black lace and pink satin circle skirt corset top 1950s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
...Together with a black lace "merry widow" corset that has black lace cups that are lined with pink satin
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1950s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Bucking Bronco, Original Sketch of Horse and Cowboy, Modernist Framed Drawing
By Arnold Rönnebeck
Located in Denver, CO
The Merry Widow with Natalie Hall, Gladys Swarthout and Richard Bonnelli. In June 1947, some five
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20th Century American Modern Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Graphite

Casa Luhan, Adobe Home of Mabel Dodge Luhan, Taos, New Mexico, Landscape
By Arnold Rönnebeck
Located in Denver, CO
The Merry Widow with Natalie Hall, Gladys Swarthout and Richard Bonnelli. In June 1947, some five
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1920s American Modern Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Graphite

Georges Dola "Merry Widow" Original Poster
By Georges Dola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Georges Dola (1872 -1950) original poster for the Merry Widow operetta, dated for 1936, Max Eschig
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Vintage 1930s French Posters

Materials

Paper

1980 Curiel Couture Embroidered Lace and Transparent Gown
By Raffaella Curiel
Located in New York, NY
. Whether it is the merry widows of Dolce e Gabbana so brilliantly done in the late 1980s and early 1990s or
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1980s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

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1990s Versace Dress w/ Handkerchief Chiffon Hem. Back zip closure. Versace stamped rings on shoulder straps. Padded inner bodice provides support.
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1990s Evening Dresses

Christian Dior by Galliano 2004 Monogram Tank Top size 36
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1990s Calvin Klein Black Lace Vintage Bodycon Sexy Sheer 90s Crop Top Blouse
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Located in Water Mill, NY
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S/S 1998 Dolce & Gabbana Runway Sheer Black Mesh Beige Bustier Sleeveless Top
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Located in West Hollywood, CA
From Dolce & Gabbana's Spring/Summer 1998 collection, this sheer black mesh top features a beige interior bra and structured boning at the waist. This playful design made its debut o...
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Located in CAPELLE AAN DEN IJSSEL, ZH
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Merry Widow For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary merry widow you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning Black, Gray and more. Making the right choice when shopping for a merry widow may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Finding an appealing accessory such as this — no matter the origin — is easy, but Torso Creations, Saks Fifth Avenue and Warner each produced a popular version that is worth a look.

How Much is a Merry Widow?

The price for a merry widow starts at $400 and tops out at $3,500, and on average, selling for $595.