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1940s Haute Couture Black Silk Dress
Located in London, GB
Superb French haute couture black silk dress and almost certainly made during or just after WWII
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1940s French Vintage 1940 Formal Dresses
1940'S Burgundy & Black Acetate Plaid Full Ballroom Skirt Gown With Victorian R
Located in New York, NY
1940'S Burgundy & Black Acetate Plaid Full Ballroom Skirt Gown With Victorian Revival Bustle
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1940s Vintage 1940 Formal Dresses
1940s Navy And White Polkadot Dress With Belt
Located in London, GB
This lovely 1940s navy and white polkadot dress is in superb vintage condition for something of
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1940s American Vintage 1940 Formal Dresses
1940s Novelty Ship Print Pastel Coloured Rayon Dress
Located in London, GB
This charming 1940s pastel toned shirt dress is in beautiful vintage condition and has a feminine
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1940s American Vintage 1940 Formal Dresses
1940S Yellow Chiffon Gown With Tiers Of Lace Trim
Located in New York, NY
1940S Yellow Chiffon Gown With Tiers Of Lace Trim
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1940s Vintage 1940 Formal Dresses
1940S Nave Blue & White Cotton Voile Embroidered Gown With Sheer Jacket
Located in New York, NY
1940S Nave Blue & White Cotton Voile Embroidered Gown With Sheer Jacket
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1940s Vintage 1940 Formal Dresses
1940S JOURDELLE OF HOLLYWOOD White & Red Cold Rayon Crepe Gown With Belt
Located in New York, NY
1940S JOURDELLE OF HOLLYWOOD White & Red Cold Rayon Crepe Gown With Belt
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1940s Vintage 1940 Formal Dresses
1940S Red Rayon Blend Crepe Back Satin Classic Hollywood Gown
Located in New York, NY
1940S Red Rayon Blend Crepe Back Satin Classic Hollywood Gown
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1940s Vintage 1940 Formal Dresses
1940S Black & Gold Silk Satin Damask French Demi-Couture Gown
Located in New York, NY
Has no label but bought in Paris. Beautiful French construction and is entirely hand finished. 1940S Black & Gold Silk Satin Damask French Demi-Couture Gown
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1940s Vintage 1940 Formal Dresses
1940S Black, White & Red Silk Organza Sheer Buffalo Check Gown Couture From Par
Located in New York, NY
Haute Couture Quality from Paris no label, many holes & tears but NOT dry rot. Sold as is 1940S Black, White & Red Silk Organza Sheer Buffalo Check Gown Couture From Paris
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1940s Vintage 1940 Formal Dresses
1940S Black Silk Rayon Blend Faille Asymmetrical Wrap Bodice Gown With Bows &
Located in New York, NY
1940S Black Silk Rayon Blend Faille Asymmetrical Wrap Bodice Gown With Bows & Shirring
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1940s Vintage 1940 Formal Dresses
1940S Salmon Pink Acetate Satin & Rayon Net Gown
Located in New York, NY
1940S Salmon Pink Acetate Satin & Rayon Net Gown
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1940s Vintage 1940 Formal Dresses
1940S OMAR KIAM Dove Grey Cotton Elaborately Embroidered Summer Gown With Shoul
Located in New York, NY
1940S OMAR KIAM Dove Grey Cotton Elaborately Embroidered Summer Gown With Shoulder & Waist Ties
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1940s Vintage 1940 Formal Dresses
1940S NICHOLAS UNGAR Dusty Rose Rayon Blend Satin Plissé Stripe Gown With Train
By Nicholas Ungar
Located in New York, NY
1940S NICHOLAS UNGAR Dusty Rose Rayon Blend Satin Plissé Stripe Gown With Train
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1940s Vintage 1940 Formal Dresses
Formal Affair
By Tom Lovell
Located in Fort Washington, PA
painting shows a group of people dressed in elegant eveningwear, attending a formal affair. Pictures like
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1940s Vintage 1940 Formal Dresses
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Canvas, Oil
Formal Portrait of a Chinese Man in Traditional Dress
Located in Miami, FL
Dressed in traditional clothing, a handsome Chinese man is depicted as he sits resolutely with one
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1940s Academic Vintage 1940 Formal Dresses
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Canvas, Oil
H 28 in W 22 in D 1 in
"Formal Dress Called <Of The Maghzen>", from "Costumes of Morocco"
Located in Detroit, MI
"Costume du D'Apparat dit du Maghzen" translated to "Formal Dress Called " is plate number 14 in
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1940s Vintage 1940 Formal Dresses
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Paper, Gouache
1960s Pink Strapless Silk Gown with Beaded Dragon and Phoenix
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1940's. Hand embellished with Chinoiserie sequin and beaded dragon and phoenix across the front. Fitted
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1960s Canadian Vintage 1940 Formal Dresses
Art Deco 1940s Rhinestone Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
maintaining an air of elegance, ensuring they are suitable for both formal occasions and adding a touch of
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1940s Vintage 1940 Formal Dresses
Itailan Murano Barovier Style Vanity Tray with Etched Mirror Twisted Glass Rope
Located in Van Nuys, CA
ground with stone wheels from underneath depicting a courtship scene showing a courtly couple dressed in
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1940s Italian Vintage 1940 Formal Dresses
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Brass, Bronze
H 4 in W 2.5 in D 18 in
Gypsy Rose Lee
By Bruno Bernard (Bernard of Hollywood)
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Gypsy Rose Lee
Vintage sliver print, c. 1940's
Unsigned
Provenance: Gift of Gypsy Rose Lee
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1940s Vintage 1940 Formal Dresses
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Silver Gelatin
Antique Saguaro Traders Turquoise Sea Shell Silver Pendant Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
formal.
Embrace the beauty and tradition of Native American jewelry with the Antique Saguaro Traders
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1940s Vintage 1940 Formal Dresses
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Silver
Platinum 1940s 8.00cttw Diamond Double Clip Brooch
Located in New York, NY
dress or blouse. This draws attention to the face and adds a touch of sparkle to the outfit.
Pairing
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20th Century American Modern Vintage 1940 Formal Dresses
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Diamond, Platinum
Murano Vintage Glass Tray
By Mario Barbaglia and Marco Colombo
Located in Nantwich, GB
the 1940’s. The mirror has romantic Venetian characters and picturesque countryside landscapes.
This
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940 Formal Dresses
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Bronze
1942 Lord Elgin Caliber 559 21 Jewels. Christmas 1943
By Elgin
Located in Raleigh, NC
of
classic dress watches for men, perfect for business and formal evening occasions.
These watches
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1940s American Vintage 1940 Formal Dresses
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Gold-filled
Lithograph - Flowers
By (after) Henri Matisse
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
idyllic open fields dressed in pure color and sensual outline. Two women lounge in the sunlight while two
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1940s Modern Vintage 1940 Formal Dresses
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Lithograph
"The Sultan's Moghazni" from "Costumes of Morocco", Gouache on Paper
Located in Detroit, MI
of Morocco). The man depicted here is dressed exquisitely in traditional formal clothing for the
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1940s Vintage 1940 Formal Dresses
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Paper, Gouache
Henri Matisse (After) - Lithograph - Pumpkin and Flowers
By (after) Henri Matisse
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
idyllic open fields dressed in pure color and sensual outline. Two women lounge in the sunlight while two
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1940s Modern Vintage 1940 Formal Dresses
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Lithograph
H 9.45 in W 12.6 in D 0.04 in
Henri Matisse (After) - Lithograph - Flowers
By (after) Henri Matisse
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
idyllic open fields dressed in pure color and sensual outline. Two women lounge in the sunlight while two
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1940s Modern Vintage 1940 Formal Dresses
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Lithograph
H 9.45 in W 12.6 in D 0.04 in
Henri Matisse (After) - Lithograph - Pumpkin and Flowers
By (after) Henri Matisse
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
idyllic open fields dressed in pure color and sensual outline. Two women lounge in the sunlight while two
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1940s Modern Vintage 1940 Formal Dresses
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Lithograph
H 12.6 in W 9.45 in D 0.04 in
Henri Matisse (After) - Lithograph - Flowers
By (after) Henri Matisse
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
idyllic open fields dressed in pure color and sensual outline. Two women lounge in the sunlight while two
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1940s Modern Vintage 1940 Formal Dresses
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Lithograph
H 12.6 in W 9.45 in D 0.04 in
Henri Matisse (After) - Lithograph - Woman with Flowers in Her Hair
By (after) Henri Matisse
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
idyllic open fields dressed in pure color and sensual outline. Two women lounge in the sunlight while two
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1940s Modern Vintage 1940 Formal Dresses
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Lithograph
H 12.6 in W 9.45 in D 0.04 in
Vintage "Fancy Japanese Lady" Doll Head Vase, American, Circa 1958 Scarce
Located in Incline Village, NV
.), circa late 1950's; depicts Japanese young lady dressed in formal traditional Japanese royal attire, with
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940 Formal Dresses
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Porcelain, Ceramic
Salvador Dali: Take It: Estate Edition Photograph [Iconic Surrealist, Modernist]
By Slim Aarons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
(1904 - 1989) in a characteristic pose with his trademark walking-stick in vibrant purple dress. In the
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1970s Surrealist Vintage 1940 Formal Dresses
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Lambda
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H 30 in W 40 in
Bruno of Hollywood B & W Original Nude Photograph Woman with Flowers, Framed
By Bruno Bernard (Bernard of Hollywood)
Located in Palm Springs, CA
continued his post-graduate studies at the University of California, Berkeley, but by 1940 he was
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940 Formal Dresses
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Paper
H 14 in W 11 in D 0.5 in
'Dali's Party' Estate Edition, ft Surrealist Salvador Dali in New York
By Slim Aarons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1959: Surrealist painter Salvador Dali (1904 - 1989) with a red-haired woman in a green dress at a
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1950s American Realist Vintage 1940 Formal Dresses
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Lambda
'Dali's Party' Estate Edition, ft Surrealist Salvador Dali in New York
By Slim Aarons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1959: Surrealist painter Salvador Dali (1904 - 1989) with a red-haired woman in a green dress at a
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1950s American Realist Vintage 1940 Formal Dresses
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Lambda
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H 20 in W 16 in
Iconic Aarons Estate Photograph of Surrealist Salvador Dali: 'Take It'
By Slim Aarons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
(1904 - 1989) in a characteristic pose with his trademark walking-stick in vibrant purple dress. In the
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1970s Realist Vintage 1940 Formal Dresses
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Lambda
Salvador Dali: Take It: Estate Edition Photograph [Iconic Surrealist, Modernist]
By Slim Aarons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
(1904 - 1989) in a characteristic pose with his trademark walking-stick in vibrant purple dress. In the
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1970s Realist Vintage 1940 Formal Dresses
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Lambda
![Vintage Salvador Dali: Take It: Estate Edition Photograph [Iconic Surrealist, Modernist]](https://a.1stdibscdn.com/archivesE/upload/a_148/1497782861262/Undercurrent_AARONS_Dali_master.jpg?width=240 "salvador dali estate")
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H 30 in W 20 in
Salvador Dali's Party, Estate Edition Photograph [Surrealist Dinner, Green+Red]
By Slim Aarons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1959: Surrealist painter Salvador Dali (1904 - 1989) with a red-haired woman in a green dress at a
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1950s Surrealist Vintage 1940 Formal Dresses
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Lambda
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H 40 in W 60 in
'Dali's Party, ' Estate Edition, ft Surrealist Salvador Dali in New York
By Slim Aarons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1959: Surrealist painter Salvador Dali (1904 - 1989) with a red-haired woman in a green dress at a
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1950s Surrealist Vintage 1940 Formal Dresses
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Lambda
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H 20 in W 30 in
Salvador Dali's Party, Estate Edition Photograph [Surrealist Dinner, Green+Red]
By Slim Aarons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1959: Surrealist painter Salvador Dali (1904 - 1989) with a red-haired woman in a green dress at a
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1950s Surrealist Vintage 1940 Formal Dresses
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Lambda
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H 30 in W 40 in
Salvador Dali's Party, Estate Edition Photograph [Surrealist Dinner, Green+Red]
By Slim Aarons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1959: Surrealist painter Salvador Dali (1904 - 1989) with a red-haired woman in a green dress at a
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1950s American Realist Vintage 1940 Formal Dresses
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Lambda
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H 20 in W 24 in
Salvador Dali: Take It: Estate Edition Photograph [Iconic Surrealist, Modernist]
By Slim Aarons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
(1904 - 1989) in a characteristic pose with his trademark walking-stick in vibrant purple dress. In the
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1960s American Realist Vintage 1940 Formal Dresses
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Lambda
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H 40 in W 60 in
1940s Tiffany Sapphire Gold Cufflinks and Studs Formal Set
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A smart and handsome 1940s man's formal dress set by Tiffany & Co. consisting of cufflinks and
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1940s American Vintage 1940 Formal Dresses
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Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
Original Lithograph - Henri Matisse - Apollinaire
By Henri Matisse
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
idyllic open fields dressed in pure color and sensual outline. Two women lounge in the sunlight while two
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1930s Modern Vintage 1940 Formal Dresses
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Linocut
Guillaume Apollinaire
By Henri Matisse
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
idyllic open fields dressed in pure color and sensual outline. Two women lounge in the sunlight while two
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1930s Modern Vintage 1940 Formal Dresses
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Lithograph
Original Lithograph - Henri Matisse - Apollinaire
By Henri Matisse
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
idyllic open fields dressed in pure color and sensual outline. Two women lounge in the sunlight while two
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1930s Modern Vintage 1940 Formal Dresses
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Linocut
Original Lithograph - Henri Matisse - Apollinaire
By Henri Matisse
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
idyllic open fields dressed in pure color and sensual outline. Two women lounge in the sunlight while two
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1930s Modern Vintage 1940 Formal Dresses
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Linocut
Creole Dancer
By (after) Henri Matisse
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
idyllic open fields dressed in pure color and sensual outline. Two women lounge in the sunlight while two
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Mid-20th Century Modern Vintage 1940 Formal Dresses
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Lithograph
Jeanne Lanvin haute couture silver gown, Spring/Summer 1948
By Jeanne Lanvin
Located in London, GB
formal event or a wedding dress, the gown is constructed in pure silk with an abstract floral motif and
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1940s French Vintage 1940 Formal Dresses
1940'S Baby Blue & Pink Rayon Jacquard Floral Negligee Slip Dress
Located in New York, NY
1940'S Baby Blue & Pink Rayon Jacquard Floral Negligee Slip Dress
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1940s Vintage 1940 Formal Dresses
A French Devoré Velvet fuschia evening dress in Crepe Silk Circa 1940
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1940/1950
France
Beautiful evening coat dress in devoré velvet and silk crepe Fuschia
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1940s French Vintage 1940 Formal Dresses
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Size: Equivalent french size 38/40
1940'S Can-Can Dancer Novelty Print Cold Rayon Gown With Ruffles Dress
Located in New York, NY
1940's Can-Can Dancer Novelty Print Cold Rayon Gown With Ruffles
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1940s Vintage 1940 Formal Dresses
40s Gorgeous Floral Satin Dressing Gown
Located in Gresham, OR
A beautiful rayon satin floral print dressing gown with long hidden front zipper, gathered shoulders, puff sleeve and matching sash is equally gorgeous at home or on the town!
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1940s American Vintage 1940 Formal Dresses
1951 Christain Dior Original NY Strapless Polka-Dot Silk Gown
By Christian Dior
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, for the American market, before he passed away. The dress is fashioned is a stunning charcoal & white
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1950s French Vintage 1940 Formal Dresses
Vintage 1940's Metallic Hand Sequin + Beaded Formal Black Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Gorgeous 1940's black crepe dress with metallic sequin and beadwork across the front which is all
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1940s American Vintage 1940 Formal Dresses
Vintage 1940's Cream Crepe Sequin + Beaded Formal Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Delicate bias cut vintage dress from the 1940's. Flattering asymmetrical cut with a sequin and
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1940s American Vintage 1940 Formal Dresses
Vintage 1940's Silver Silk Satin Shawl-Collar Low Backside Sculpted Formal Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Enchanting ballgowns from the late 1940's era are perennial favorites and this silver showstopper
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1940s Vintage 1940 Formal Dresses
Rare Custom Gilbert Adrian Vintage Dress 1940s Black Fringe Formal Evening Gown
By Gilbert Adrian
Located in Portland, OR
dress was a custom creation and is really spectacular. Unfortunately, my photographs don't really do it
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1940s American Vintage 1940 Formal Dresses
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Vintage 1940 Formal Dresses For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a broad range of vintage 1940 formal dresses for sale on 1stDibs. These items have been made for many years, with versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Adding a colorful piece of art to a room that is mostly decorated in warm neutral tones can yield a welcome change — see the vintage 1940 formal dresses on 1stDibs that include elements of gray and more. These artworks have been a part of the life’s work for many artists, but the versions made by Christian Dior, Emma Domb, Gilbert Adrian and Irene Lentz are consistently popular. The range of these distinct pieces — often created in gouache, paint and paper — can elevate any room of your home.
How Much are Vintage 1940 Formal Dresses?
The average selling price for vintage 1940 formal dresses we offer is $1,300, while they’re typically $288 on the low end and $4,800 for the highest priced.
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