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Merry Widow

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

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 dogwood floral sprays.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Bras

Torso Creations Red and Black Feather Embellished Merry Widow Bustier
Torso Creations Red and Black Feather Embellished Merry Widow Bustier

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 long-line foundation garment newly embellished with vintage feather pad applique.

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1950s American Corsets

Torso Creations Poppy Print Merry Widow Gown w Ruffled Peplum & Bow Armbands
Torso Creations Poppy Print Merry Widow Gown w Ruffled Peplum & Bow Armbands

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 Ricci Couture ball gown in a sexy lingerie look utilizing a 1950s long-line merry w...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Beverly Sills in New York City Opera's 'The Merry Widow'
Beverly Sills in New York City Opera's 'The Merry Widow'

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 Widow' in 1977. Comes directly from the Jack Mitchell Archives with a certificate of ...

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1970s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

"The Merry Widows" -- Painting on Canvas by Brandon V. Lewis

"The Merry Widows" -- Painting on Canvas by Brandon V. Lewis

Located in New Orleans, LA

A native of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Brandon V. Lewis is the product of a single mothers love and dedication and the beneficiary of the hard work and strong convictions of his grandpa...

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21st Century and Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 2007 "Sarabande" Iridescent Silk Pleated Mermaid Dress
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 2007 "Sarabande" Iridescent Silk Pleated Mermaid Dress

ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 2007 "Sarabande" Iridescent Silk Pleated Mermaid Dress

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Thiensville, WI

DESCRIPTION: ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 2007 "Sarabande" Iridescent Silk Pleated Mermaid Dress Estimated Retail: $5,900 Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: Spring / S...

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses

Business Card with Autograph Guido Piovene - 1930s

Business Card with Autograph Guido Piovene - 1930s

Located in Roma, IT

The background: Four year before this correspondence, in 1931 Piovene published his first short stories in The Merry Widow, printed by the Buratti brothers. It took ten years for Pio...

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1930s Modern More Art

Materials

Paper, Ink

16 x 20"  Operatic Soprano Beverly Sills, signed by Jack Mitchell
16 x 20"  Operatic Soprano Beverly Sills, signed by Jack Mitchell

16 x 20" Operatic Soprano Beverly Sills, signed by Jack Mitchell

By Jack Mitchell

Located in Senoia, GA

16 x 20" vintage silver gelatin photograph of operatic soprano Beverly Sills in costume for 'The Merry Widow', photographed in 1977. It is signed by Jack Mitchell on the recto and i...

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1970s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

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Merry Widow

E.V. DayMerry Widow, 2009/2010

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H 120 in Dm 72 in

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

"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 Swiss graphic designer Josef Muller-Brockmann (1914-1996), who rose rapidly to pro...

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1960s Modern Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

1960s Helen Rose Emerald Silk Velvet and Pale Blue Lace Dress
1960s Helen Rose Emerald Silk Velvet and Pale Blue Lace Dress

1960s Helen Rose Emerald Silk Velvet and Pale Blue Lace Dress

By Helen Rose

Located in San Francisco, CA

Helen Rose was a famous designer who made several pieces for Elizabeth Taylor and many films like "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof" and "The Merry Widow".

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1960s Evening Dresses and Gowns

WARNER IMPORTS CHAMPS-ELYSESS COLLECTION White Merry Widow Size 35
WARNER IMPORTS CHAMPS-ELYSESS COLLECTION White Merry Widow Size 35

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 & lace trim/accenting.

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Lingerie

Warner's 50s Cinch-Bra Merry Widow w/ Couture Tulle Hoop Skirt
Warner's 50s Cinch-Bra Merry Widow w/ Couture Tulle Hoop Skirt

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 included, though there are tabs for them to attach.

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1950s American Shapewear

1990s Christian LaCroix Strapless Merry Widow Dress w Pouf Skirt in Black Lace
1990s Christian LaCroix Strapless Merry Widow Dress w Pouf Skirt in Black Lace

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 A fantastically iconic LaCroix that features a "Merry Widow" style boned bodice i...

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1990s French Cocktail Dresses

Merry Widow Corselet W/ Pink & Black Silk Taffeta Ruffles W/ Ribbon Tie
Merry Widow Corselet W/ Pink & Black Silk Taffeta Ruffles W/ Ribbon Tie

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 around entire neck and bodice.

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1950s American Corsets

Saks Fifth Avenue Sexy Black Lace Merry Widow Girdle c 1950s
Saks Fifth Avenue Sexy Black Lace Merry Widow Girdle c 1950s

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 designed with black sheer mesh illusion tulle on the bustier The sheer lace b...

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1950s American Girdles

Philip Treacy Chanel Haute Couture Runway Worn 1 of a kind Fantasy Hat
Philip Treacy Chanel Haute Couture Runway Worn 1 of a kind Fantasy Hat

Philip Treacy Chanel Haute Couture Runway Worn 1 of a kind Fantasy Hat

By Chanel

Located in New Hope, PA

A miniature black velvet pillbox hat is covered in black point d'esprit veiling creating a fanciful "Merry Widow" hat. A double layer of tulle is tightly gathered at the crown and fa...

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1990s French Hats

Colorado Gold Dredge, Breckenridge, Signed Black and White Mining Lithograph
Colorado Gold Dredge, Breckenridge, Signed Black and White Mining Lithograph

Colorado Gold Dredge, Breckenridge, Signed Black and White Mining Lithograph

By Arnold Rönnebeck

Located in Denver, CO

The year he did his lithograph he performed with the Central City Opera in its presentation of The Merry Widow with Natalie Hall, Gladys Swarthout and Richard Bonnelli.

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1930s American Modern Landscape Prints

Materials

Paper, Lithograph

Grand Lake (Yacht Races, Colorado)
Grand Lake (Yacht Races, Colorado)

Grand Lake (Yacht Races, Colorado)

By Arnold Rönnebeck

Located in Denver, CO

The year he did his lithograph he performed with the Central City Opera in its presentation of The Merry Widow with Natalie Hall, Gladys Swarthout and Richard Bonnelli.

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1930s American Modern Landscape Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Reginald Pannett The Merry Widow, Sheet Music Cover Design, Watercolour
Reginald Pannett The Merry Widow, Sheet Music Cover Design, Watercolour

Reginald Pannett The Merry Widow, Sheet Music Cover Design, Watercolour

Located in Cheltenham, GB

As such, he applied his artistic talents towards sheet music design, producing decorative covers for various Edwardian shows including ‘Peggy’, ‘The Little Cherub’ and operetta ‘The ...

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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Silk, Watercolor, Gouache

Vintage Rose Barrack black lace and pink satin circle skirt corset top 1950s
Vintage Rose Barrack black lace and pink satin circle skirt corset top 1950s

Vintage Rose Barrack black lace and pink satin circle skirt corset top 1950s

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Vintage Rose Barrack black lace and pink satin circle skirt with corset top 1950s...The skirt is a full circle with black lace in vertical stripes underlined in pink satin, a 2" wide...

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1950s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Erte, "She Loves Me", Silvered Bronze Vase, 1987
Erte, "She Loves Me", Silvered Bronze Vase, 1987

Erte, "She Loves Me", Silvered Bronze Vase, 1987

Located in New York, NY

In addition to his work in fashion, Erté designed lavish sets and costumes for productions like the Ziegler Follies and The Merry Widow. Throughout his career, he achieved great succ...

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Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Vases

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Bronze

Casa Luhan, Adobe Home of Mabel Dodge Luhan, Taos, New Mexico, Landscape
Casa Luhan, Adobe Home of Mabel Dodge Luhan, Taos, New Mexico, Landscape

Casa Luhan, Adobe Home of Mabel Dodge Luhan, Taos, New Mexico, Landscape

By Arnold Rönnebeck

Located in Denver, CO

The year he did his lithograph he performed with the Central City Opera in its presentation of The Merry Widow with Natalie Hall, Gladys Swarthout and Richard Bonnelli.

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1920s American Modern Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Graphite

Bucking Bronco, Original Sketch of Horse and Cowboy, Modernist Framed Drawing
Bucking Bronco, Original Sketch of Horse and Cowboy, Modernist Framed Drawing

Bucking Bronco, Original Sketch of Horse and Cowboy, Modernist Framed Drawing

By Arnold Rönnebeck

Located in Denver, CO

The year he did his lithograph he performed with the Central City Opera in its presentation of The Merry Widow with Natalie Hall, Gladys Swarthout and Richard Bonnelli.

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20th Century American Modern Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Graphite

Georges Dola "Merry Widow" Original Poster
Georges Dola "Merry Widow" Original Poster

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 Paris.

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Vintage 1930s French Posters

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Paper

1980 Curiel Couture Embroidered Lace and Transparent Gown
1980 Curiel Couture Embroidered Lace and Transparent Gown

1980 Curiel Couture Embroidered Lace and Transparent Gown

By Raffaella Curiel

Located in New York, NY

When we think of Italian fashion, pre Miuccia Prada intellectual ready-to-wear, it is femininity and sex that comes to mind. Whether it is the merry widows of Dolce e Gabbana so...

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1980s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

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By Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous black silk jersey dress from Jean Paul Gaultier. It is semi fitted with a bateau neckline and a gradated draped ruffle wider at the front shoulder then narrowing to the h...

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1990s French Maxi Dresses

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Yves Saint Laurent Coco Brown Form-Fitting Lined Jersey Dress

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By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in New York, NY

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1980s Yves Saint Laurent Ivory + Gold Vintage 80s One Piece Swimsuit

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By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in San Diego, CA

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1980s French Swimwear

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Spring 2001 Christian Dior by John Galliano Camo Bikini - Army Swimsuit

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By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior

Located in Sheffield, GB

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Early 2000s French Bikinis

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Located in Alford, MA

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Fine 19th Century Belgian Horse Racing Sporting Art Oil Painting Riders & Horses

Fine 19th Century Belgian Horse Racing Sporting Art Oil Painting Riders & Horses

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

'Clearing the Pond' by Francois Duyk (Belgian, late 19th century) signed lower corner oil on canvas, framed framed: 22.5 x 32.5 inches canvas : 20 x 30 inches Provenance: private col...

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19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

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Oil

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1930s Grey and Gold Lame Dress with Sequin Appliques

1930s Grey and Gold Lame Dress with Sequin Appliques

Located in London, GB

This 1930s eye-catching gown is crafted from lamé in a slate grey blue with the glittering silver and gold metallic weave revealing a scrolling, botanical and floral theme. The ankle...

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1930s British Evening Dresses

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Roberto Cavalli Rainbow Leopard Print Corset Top

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By Roberto Cavalli

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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By Harry Hall

Located in London, GB

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Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

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By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche

Located in University City, MO

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Avant-garde hooded dress The edgy boxy tunic style dress is designed with a subtle textured crinkled pattern that emulates reptile scales The unique ...

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A Horse in a Walled Courtyard Antique oil painting by F. M. Hollams

A Horse in a Walled Courtyard Antique oil painting by F. M. Hollams

By Frances (Florence) Mabel Hollams

Located in St. Albans, GB

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1890s Victorian Animal Paintings

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Glittering Crystal Encrusted Penguin  Evening Bag c 21st c

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Located in University City, MO

Glittering crystal encrusted penguin evening bag - clutch 21 c The charming penguin evening bag transitions from an endearing clutch; converts into an elegant handbag carried with a...

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By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Conroe, TX

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Early 2000s French Shoes

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Diane von Furstenberg Vintage Black Pink Floral Print Sheer Dress Boho, 1980s

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By Diane von Furstenberg

Located in San Francisco, CA

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Vionnet Runway Veraline Blue Plisse Cut-Out Pleated Dress Gown   NWT

Vionnet Runway Veraline Blue Plisse Cut-Out Pleated Dress Gown NWT

By Vionnet, Valentino

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vionnet of Paris veraline blue plisse pleated cutout gown is the 1st look that opened the 2016 Spring runway show. (see photo) Sleeveless with pleated panels of bodice twisted toget...

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Gowns

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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.