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Merry Widow

1950s Merry Widow Bustier Embellished W/ Appliqué By Torso Creations
By Warner, Torso Creations
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

Art Deco Lithograph Poster Franz Lehar, Le Comte de Luxembourg by Georges Dola
By Georges Dola
Located in New York, NY
features music by Franz Lehár, famous for composing the music for the famed classic "The Merry Widow
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1930s Art Deco Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

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

Materials

Bronze

Erte, "She Loves Me", Silvered Bronze Vase, 1987
Erte, "She Loves Me", Silvered Bronze Vase, 1987
$1,500
H 9.5 in W 12.5 in D 7.5 in
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

Art Deco La Veuve Joyeuse 1936 Original French Operetta Poster by Georges Dola
By Georges Dola
Located in New York, NY
This vibrant Art Deco poster, created to promote the operetta La Veuve Joyeuse (The Merry Widow
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1930s Figurative Prints

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Color

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

Materials

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

Materials

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

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

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

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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S/S 1995 Gianni Versace Runway Greek Ring Ruched Flare White Mini Dress
By Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a fabulous white satin Gianni Versace mini dress, designed by Gianni Versace. From the Spring/Summer 1995 collection, this dress debuted on the season's runway as look 41,...
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1990s Italian Mini Dresses

F/W 1998 Christian Dior by John Galliano Black Silk Lace Trim Camisole Blouse
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
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Presenting a lace-trimmed silk camisole designed by John Galliano for Christian Dior's Fall/Winter 1998 collection. A grey version of this lace trim design was featured in the Fall/W...
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ALEXANDER McQUEEN 2002 "Supercalifragilistic" Laced Leather Denim Skinny Jeans
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
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Early 2000s Italian Jeans

Gianni Versace S/S 1997 Runway Sheer Lace Panels Grey Evening Dress Gown
By Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Naples, FL
Gianni Versace S/S 1997 Runway Sheer Lace Panels Grey Evening Dress Gown IT 40 As seen on Naomi Campbell on the Runway for the final look!
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1990s Evening Dresses and Gowns

S/S 1999 Thierry Mugler Runway Sculptural Abstract Brooch Strap Navy Gown
By Thierry Mugler
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a fabulous navy Thierry Mugler gown designed by Manfred Mugler. This beautiful dress debuted from the Spring/Summer 1999 collection on the season's runway. The gown featur...
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1990s French Maxi Dresses

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Late 20th Century Italian Evening Dresses

Rare 1960s Paco Rabbane Chainmail Jacket
By Paco Rabanne
Located in New York, NY
Rare 1960s Paco Rabbane Chainmail Jacket; Comprised of gold-tone linked metal discs. Open front with no closure.
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1960s French Cropped Jackets

Roberto Cavalli Vintage Gold Leopard Evening Gown Dress Fall/Winter 2003 Size M
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Gowns

Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Wall and Flags Print Pants Trousers
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Located in Nice, FR
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER vintage pants trousers featuring a multi colored wall and flags print. These trousers feature : - Velvety touch material. - Front buttoning. - Front and back pock...
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20th Century Moroccan Pants

Roberto Cavalli black metallic lace and Mongolian lamb fur blouse, fw 1999
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in London, GB
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Large Oil Painting by C. Delort Entitled ‘The Wedding, Fontainebleau’
By Charles Edouard Edmond Delort
Located in London, GB
Large oil painting by C. Delort entitled ‘The Wedding, Fontainebleau’ French, Late 19th Century Canvas: Height 90cm, width 130cm Frame: Height 109cm, width 148cm, depth 7cm This s...
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Late 19th Century Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Oil

1996Jean Paul Gaultier Velvet Gown with Large Fabric Beads
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Austin, TX
1996 Jean Paul Gaultier maroon velvet evening gown with long straps and extra large fabric covered beads - 6 1/2" L x 1 1/4" W. 29" bust, 32" waist, 32.5" hips, 59" length. Co...
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Issey Miyake Skirt with Straps
By Issey Miyake
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black cotton blend skirt from Issey Miyake. The straight skirt has functional, adjustable straps and metal rings along each side. It is lined, has a front zipper with 2 me...
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Chanel Classic Flap Rare Vintage Orylag Black and Grey Tweed Fur Cross Body Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
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Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Vintage Valentino F/W 2000 Runway Nude Sexy Sheer Fully Embellished Dress Gown 8
By Valentino
Located in Montgomery, TX
Vintage Valentino Nude Sexy Sheer Fully Embellished Maxi Dress F/W 2000/2001 Haute Couture US size - 8 ( please check measurements ). Naomi Campbell is wearing a dress supermodel Ell...
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses

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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.