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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

The Merry Widow, signed lower right: “G. Paice, 08”
By George Paice
Located in GB
George Paice (1854–1925) The Merry Widow, 1908 Oil on canvas, signed lower right: “G. Paice, 1908
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Early 20th Century Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

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

Materials

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

Materials

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

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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Roberto Cavalli black metallic lace and Mongolian lamb fur blouse, fw 1999
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in London, GB
▪ Roberto Cavalli black lace blouse ▪ Collar and sleeves of black Mongolian lamb's fur ▪ Black lace with metallic purple thread ▪ Bell sleeves ▪ V-neck ▪ Size Small ▪ Fall-Winter...
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1990s Italian Blouses

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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Hattie Carnegie 1930s Black Velvet and White Fox Fur Vintage 30s Opera Jacket
By Hattie Carnegie
Located in San Diego, CA
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Luca Luca 1990s Terra Cotta Tan Sz 8 / 10 Virgin Wool Italian Vintage 90s Dress
By LUCA LUCA
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic and classic never worn 1990s LUCA LUCA terra-cotta virgin wool sleeveless sheath dress! The perfect alternative to the little black dress, this gem offers so much versatility. F...
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1990s Italian Cocktail Dresses

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

Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Wall and Flags Print Pants Trousers
By Jean Paul Gaultier
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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New Tom Ford's Final Collection for Yves Saint Laurent 2004 YSL Heels Sz 37.5
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Ashburn, VA
Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Heels Brand New * Tom Ford's Final Collection for Yves Saint Laurent The Countess of Albemarle wore these in Beige to Tom Ford's Book Signing Size: 37...
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Early 2000s Italian Shoes

Roberto Cavalli Vintage Deadstock Black Silk Cowl Neck Maxi Gown
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in London, GB
Vintage Deadstock Roberto Cavalli Black Silk Cowl Neck Maxi Dress. This dress features all over black bias cut silk in diagonal panels, diagonally draped chiffon ruffles at the botto...
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Jean Louis 1960s Silk Tiered Dress
By JEAN LOUIS COUTURE, Jean Louis
Located in Water Mill, NY
A black silk micro pleated gown from Jean Louis. The dress has a fitted bodice with a boned inner corset, spaghetti straps and the long full skirt is comprised of 4 tiers. It is ful...
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1960s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Norma Kamali Omo Adjustable Parachute Top and Skirt 1980s
By Norma Kamali
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous khaki set from Norma Kamali's Omo collection consisting of V neck tank top and matching skirt. There are vertical lines of adjustable drawstrings with white cords around ...
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1980s American Skirt Suits

Chanel Classic Flap Rare Vintage Orylag Black and Grey Tweed Fur Cross Body Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rare Vintage Classic Flap Orylag Fur Grey Tweed 2005 {VINTAGE 17 Years} Silver hardware Classic CC turn lock Black microfiber Chanel logo interior lining Center zippered p...
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ALEXANDER McQUEEN 2002 "Supercalifragilistic" Laced Leather Denim Skinny Jeans
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN 2002 "Supercalifragilistic" Laced Leather Denim Skinny Jeans - Runway look #4 Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: Autumn / Winter 2002 "Supercali...
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Early 2000s Italian Jeans

Dolce & Gabbana Midnight-Black Body-Hugging Spandex Built-In Bra Evening Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in New York, NY
Dolce & Gabbana body-hugging midnight-black evening dress is fully lined with their signature leopard print. This wonderful evening dress has a matching built-in bra for a "pe...
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

New Gucci Flora Bamboo Runway Pumps Heels Sz 6.5
By Gucci
Located in Ashburn, VA
Brand New Gucci Flora Heels Size: 6.5 Beautiful Iconic Canvas Flora Pattern Bamboo & Gold Hardware Leather Insole Wood Heel Heel Height 3" With Box
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shoes

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

Chanel White 1994 Runway Karl Lagerfeld CC Logo Iconic Rare Sunglasses
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel White 1994 Runway Karl Lagerfeld CC Logo Iconic Rare Sunglasses From the 1994 Chanel runway collection, these glasses were made for the catwalk as a Sample and never made it ...
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1990s Italian Sunglasses

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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.