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Woman In Dress, 1940's
By Constantin Joffe
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Attributed on verso
Vintage Gelatin Silver Print
Paper Dimensions:
11 x 14 inches
Matted Dimensions:
16 x 20 inches
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1940s Vintage Dresses 1940 S
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Silver Gelatin
'She Loves Me, She Loves Me Not', Girl in a Gingham Dress, 1940's, Folk Art
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
a floral-striped, jade green gingham dress.
Signed lower right, 'Martha Tracy Frey' (American
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1940s Realist Vintage Dresses 1940 S
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Oil, Board
H 20.13 in W 16 in D 0.13 in
Vintage 1940's red soutache embellished dress original 1940's red dress UK 10
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This eye-catching 1940's rouge red dress, rendered in a rayon crepe and embellished with decorative
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1940s Vintage Dresses 1940 S
Vintage 1940's Burgundy Corduroy Dress UK 8 US 4
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This wonderful 1940's dress rendered in a deep shade of Bordeaux corduroy, is just the piece to
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1940s Vintage Dresses 1940 S
1940’s Black and Floral Peplum Shirt Rayon Tea Dress
Located in London, GB
This desirable original unlabelled 1940’s day dress in black rayon with a pretty pink rose print is
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1940s American Vintage Dresses 1940 S
Vintage 1940's Magenta Knitted Dress UK 10-12 US 6-8
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This incredible 1940's magenta knitted dress, rendered in a multitude of different knitted stitches
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1940s Vintage Dresses 1940 S
Circa 1940's flower print cotton organdy long cocktail dress
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Circa 1940's flower print cotton organdy long cocktail dress with belt in the same fabric. Pink
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1940s European Vintage Dresses 1940 S
1940's White Rayon Crepe Old Hollywood Style Draped Dress
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1940's white rayon crepe old Hollywood style dress with draped swag. Loosely gathered across the
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1940s American Vintage Dresses 1940 S
Ceil Chapman Black Embellished Long Sleeve Dress C. 1940's-1950's
By Ceil Chapman
Located in New York, NY
Ceil Chapman Black Embellished Long Sleeve Dress c. 1940's-1950's. Ceil Chapman, renowned as
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1940s Vintage Dresses 1940 S
1940'S Black Rayon Crepe One Shoulder Draped Peplum Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
1940'S Black Rayon Crepe One Shoulder Draped Peplum Cocktail Dress
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1940s Vintage Dresses 1940 S
1940'S Navy Blue Rayon Crepe Dress With Embroidered Sheer Back
Located in New York, NY
1940'S Navy Blue Rayon Crepe Dress With Embroidered Sheer Back
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1940s Vintage Dresses 1940 S
1940'S Black & White Rayon "Roman" Novelty Print Fit Flare Dress
Located in New York, NY
1940'S Black & White Rayon "Roman" Novelty Print Fit Flare Dress
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1940s Vintage Dresses 1940 S
Vintage 1940's Apricot Silk Day Dress Size 2 4
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This dress is composed of an apricot hue silk. Features sheer lace inserts, front pockets, and
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1940s American Vintage Dresses 1940 S
1940's JACQUES FATH navy blue satin coat dress
By Jacques Fath
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare navy satin coat dress designed by Jacques Fath for Joseph Halpert dating to the 1940's
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1940s American Vintage Dresses 1940 S
Handmade 1940's floral Pattern Velvet Cocktail Dress Size 4 6
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This custom 1940's design is composed of a orange hue floral patterned velvet. Handmade. In
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1940s Unknown Vintage Dresses 1940 S
Vintage 1940's violet blue crepe silk beaded dress 1940s silk dress UK 8 US 4
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This truly enchanting 1940's violet blue crepe silk dress, embellished with royal blue glass bugle
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1940s Vintage Dresses 1940 S
1940'S Black Silk Charmeuse Button Front Couture Detailed Dress From Paris
Located in New York, NY
1940'S Black Silk Charmeuse Button Front Couture Detailed Dress From Paris
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1940s Vintage Dresses 1940 S
Vintage 1940's Yellow Silk Dress with Lace Inserts Size 2
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This dress is composed of a yellow hue silk. Features sheer lace inserts, front pockets, and center
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1940s American Vintage Dresses 1940 S
1940'S Purple & Blue Rayon Floral Printed Shirt Dress With Bias Cut Skirt
Located in New York, NY
1940'S Purple & Blue Rayon Floral Printed Shirt Dress With Bias Cut Skirt
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1940s Vintage Dresses 1940 S
1940's Ceil Chapman Windowpane Print White Cotton Peplum Full-Skirt Dress Gown
By Ceil Chapman
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1940's. Perfect for any upcoming wedding or daytime party; you can't help but feel feminine in this
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1940s American Vintage Dresses 1940 S
1940’s Monica Black Dress With Cream Guipure Lace
By Monica
Located in London, GB
This beautiful vintage 1940s black organza dress features a unique guipure lace under layer in soft
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1940s American Vintage Dresses 1940 S
Vintage 1940's Pink Silk Evening Dress Beaded Pearl Floral Dress UK 8 Us 4
Located in Cheltenham, GB
A beauty to behold. This original 1940's pink silk dress, embellished with trailing silk threaded
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1940s Unknown Vintage Dresses 1940 S
1940's HOUSE OF WORTH black wool haute couture dress
By House of Worth
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Jet-black wool, haute couture dress with pleated bodice, embellished shoulder detail and peplum
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1940s French Vintage Dresses 1940 S
COUTURE c.1940's Gray Floral Print Silk Belted Front Bustle Draped Day Dress
Located in Thiensville, WI
Vintage Couture c.1940's gray floral print silk day dress. Gray, light blue, pink, white, and green
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1940s Vintage Dresses 1940 S
SERGEE OF CALIFORNIA c.1940's Yellow Daisy Floral Print Rayon Crepe Day Dress
Located in Thiensville, WI
Vintage Sergee of California c.1940's yellow daisy print rayon crepe day dress. White and black all
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1940s Unknown Vintage Dresses 1940 S
COUTURE c.1940's Purple Gold Belted Sequin Embellished Evening Dress Gown
Located in Thiensville, WI
Vintage Couture c.1940's purple button front floor length evening gown. Extended shoulders. High v
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1940s Vintage Dresses 1940 S
1940's Terracotta Crochet Tea Length Knit Dress Size 2 4
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gown is composed of a terracotta hue knit. Features a draped neckline and tea length. In excellent condition.
**Please cross-reference measurements for personal accuracy. Siz...
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1940s American Vintage Dresses 1940 S
1940's IRENE LENTZ black dress with blouson silk chiffon overlay
By Irene Lentz
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare, black ‘film noir’ dress with billowy silk chiffon overlay designed by Irene Lentz dating
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1940s American Vintage Dresses 1940 S
ROBBIE BEE c.1940's Vtg Brown Copper Hand Beaded Accent Trompe-L'oeil Day Dress
Located in Thiensville, WI
ROBBIE BEE c.1940's Vtg Brown Copper Hand Beaded Accent Trompe-L'oeil Day Dress
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1940s Vintage Dresses 1940 S
Silk, chiffon bustier evening dress with print and scarf Mac Wise 1940's
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Silk, chiffon bustier evening dress with brown and black abstract print and scarf.
Zip in the
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1940s American Vintage Dresses 1940 S
Vintage Early 1940's Crimson Red Satin Evening Dress UK 10-12 US 6-8
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This breathtaking early 1940's crimson satin dress, rendered in a full circle cut and tailored to
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1940s Vintage Dresses 1940 S
OOAK Vtg 1930's - 1940's Black Feather Trim Evening Ballroom Dance Dress Gown XS
Located in Thiensville, WI
One-of-a-Kind circa 1930's / 1940's deep ivory fine net / mesh evening gown. Black feather trim at
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1930s Vintage Dresses 1940 S
Black crêpe wrap and drape cocktail dress with black sequin Circa 1940's
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black crêpe wrap and drape cocktail dress with black sequin. Bow in sequin in the front of the
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1940s French Vintage Dresses 1940 S
1940's Black wool "trompe l'oeil" dress with sequin and gold thread embroderies
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
1940's Black wool dress with sequin and gold thread embroderies . No lining. Shoulder pads. Zip on
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1940s European Vintage Dresses 1940 S
1940's Printed Draped Silk One Shoulder Gown
Located in New York, NY
Elegant 1940's Draped Silk Crepe One Shoulder Gown with ruffled scarf. Draped bodice extends into
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1940s American Vintage Dresses 1940 S
Don Loper Black Cocktail Dress, Circa 1940
By Don Loper
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a vintage black cocktail dress by Don Loper, from the 1940's. The dress has gathering
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1940s American Vintage Dresses 1940 S
1949 S/S JACQUES FATH Black & White Gingham Fan Back Peplum Afternoon Dress
By Jacques Fath
Located in Thiensville, WI
Halpert
Designer: Jacques Fath
Collection: c.1940's
Style: Back bustle day dress
Color(s): Black/white
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1940s Vintage Dresses 1940 S
2pc Black Sequin Gown with Silk Slip Dress, Circa 1940
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a black sequin and silk 2pc gown, custom made from the 1940's. It has short sleeves, layers
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1940s Vintage Dresses 1940 S
Vintage 1940's Black Net Gown with Floral Motif
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1940's black net and floral motif gown with short sleeves in excellent condition. Slim fit through
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1940s Unknown Vintage Dresses 1940 S
Dorthy O'Hara Vintage Black Cocktail Dress, Circa 1940
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a vintage black cocktail dress by Dorthy O'Hara, from the 1940's. The dress has 3/4 length
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1940s Vintage Dresses 1940 S
1940'S LORA LENOX Persimmon Red Rayon Crepe Rockabilly Lindy Hop Swing Dancer M
Located in New York, NY
1940'S LORA LENOX Persimmon Red Rayon Crepe Rockabilly Lindy Hop Swing Dancer Music Note Print
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1940s Vintage Dresses 1940 S
1940's Blue Hawaiian Print Rayon Hostess Gown
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Bold periwinkle blue, black and white rayon 1940's hostess gown printed with Hawaiian ethnographic
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1940s American Vintage Dresses 1940 S
1940's Irene Lentz Haute Couture Strapless High-Low Cream Silk Gown
By Irene Lentz
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1940's Irene Lentz Haute Couture strapless high-low silk gown. Sculptural style cream silk gown
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1940s Vintage Dresses 1940 S
Ceil Chapman (Attributed) Vintage Black Matte Jersey Cocktail Dress, 1940
By Ceil Chapman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a vintage black cocktail dress Attributed to: Ceil Chapman.
Circa 1940's.
Label missing
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1940s American Vintage Dresses 1940 S
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 Dresses 1940 S
1940'S Black Silk & Rayon Chiffon Rare One Shoulder Gown With Asymmetrical Drap
Located in New York, NY
1940'S Black Silk & Rayon Chiffon Rare One Shoulder Gown With Asymmetrical Draped Floral Print
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1940s Vintage Dresses 1940 S
1940s Black Femme Fatale Draped Dress
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautifully draped black dress. Deep v surplice neckline. Long sleeves.
Long draped fabric at the
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1940s Vintage Dresses 1940 S
Ceil Chapman Long Pink Silk Floral Print Drape Waist Gown , Circa 1940's
By Ceil Chapman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a vintage multi-colored silk floral print gown by Ceil Chapman, from 1940s. The gown has a square neckline, short sleeves, self belted waist, an off-center bow at the bust, d...
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1940s American Vintage Dresses 1940 S
1940s Novelty Print Colouful Rayon Patchwork Dress
Located in London, GB
This pretty 1940's rayon crepe dress features a whimsical patchwork/bunting novelty print in soft
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1940s British Vintage Dresses 1940 S
Vintage 1940's French Couture Iridescent Ivory Gold Sequin Silk Draped Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Sparkling gowns from the early 1940's era are perennial favorites and this French couture
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1940s French Vintage Dresses 1940 S
Vintage 1940's Marcelle Dormoy French Couture Black Silk Cut-Outs Low Back Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A breathtaking and incredibly rare early 1940's full-length gown by French couturier Marcelle
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1940s French Vintage Dresses 1940 S
Vintage 1940's Saks Fifth Avenue Creme Beaded Chiffon One-Shoulder Bridal Gown
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Ethereal late 1940's Saks Fifth Avenue creme goddess gown from the Old Hollywood era of glamour
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1940s American Vintage Dresses 1940 S
1940s Vintage Dress in Navy Blue Pink & Yellow Rosebud floral Rayon Print
Located in Portland, OR
This is a great 1940;s vintage navy midi dress with a colorful rosebud print. The pretty roses are
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1940s American Vintage Dresses 1940 S
Black Silk Velvet Film Noir Double Indemnity Plunge Bias Midi Dress – S, 1940s
Located in Tucson, AZ
A dress Barbara Stanwyck might have worn alongside Fred MacMurray, this swirling dress reeks of the
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1940s Unknown Vintage Dresses 1940 S
Size: none; comparable to size small
Pierre Cardin Op Art Scarf Hem Dress
By Pierre Cardin
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Pierre Cardin Op Art Scarf Hem Dress in hyponotic rayon georgette print. A simple
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1970s French Vintage Dresses 1940 S
1950's Harvey Berin Pale-Pink Sheer Lace Illusion & Silk Flounce Cocktail Dress
By Harvey Berin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Absolutely gorgeous Harvey Berin designer cocktail dress dating back to the late 1950's. I'm so in
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1950s American Vintage Dresses 1940 S
Rare 1948 Jacques Fath Beaded Chantilly Lace Dress Gown
By Jacques Fath
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French designer, Jacques Fath has been called the "Couturier's Couturier" and was considered one of the greatest couturiers of the 1950's. He was known for his outstanding opulent hi...
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1940s Vintage Dresses 1940 S
40s Velvet Dress and Bolero
Located in San Francisco, CA
1940's cotton velvet with metal zip on left side. Original bolero jacket.
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1930s Vintage Dresses 1940 S
Elizabeth Mason Couture Strapless Dress w/ Bolero Jacket
By Elizabeth Mason Couture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. This dress is custom made from a 1940's dress kit/pattern, using a heavier weight tapestry fabric
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1940s American Vintage Dresses 1940 S
1980s Norma Kamali Victorian Inspired Black Dress
By Norma Kamali
Located in Portland, OR
This is a sensational vintage 1980's Norma Kamali dress in a beautiful black satin taffeta. Norma
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1980s American Vintage Dresses 1940 S
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There is a broad range of vintage dresses 1940 s for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re looking for Black vintage dresses 1940 s and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in Beige, Brown and more. If you’re looking for accessories from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find some that date back to the 20th Century while other versions may have been produced as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage dresses 1940 s such as these have likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Adrian, Gilbert Adrian and Claire McCardell are consistently popular. When shopping for these accessories, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men or unisex today than there are for women.
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The prices for vintage dresses 1940 s start at $64 and top out at $225,050 with these items, on average, selling for $695.
Questions About Vintage Dresses 1940 S
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A number of dresses were popular during the 1940s. Many women wore short-waist dresses with button necks, collars, fitted waists and full skirts. The classic A-lines with knee-length hems in red, white and blue colors were also a trend. Shop a collection of vintage dresses on 1stDibs.
- What is a 1940s style dress?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021The most popular 1940s-style dress was the shirtwaist dress. It had a front opening like a men’s shirt, but with large buttons in the front of the dress, which was practical and easy to wear. The sleeves were short and necklines varied from shirt style to sweetheart and other necklines. Antique and vintage dresses from well-known designers are available on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024To tell if a dress is vintage, look at the labels inside. By researching the maker and looking at images of the brand's other designs, you may be able to estimate the age of your dress. The label may even have a date printed on it. Generally, clothing must be at least 20 years old to qualify as vintage. If you need assistance dating your clothing, a knowledgeable expert, such as an appraiser or vintage clothing reseller, can help. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of vintage dresses.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024To tell how old a vintage dress is, use trusted online resources to conduct research. Start by searching for labels that identify the maker. Then, consult online information and images to determine when the brand produced pieces similar to yours. If you run into any problems or would like assistance, consult a certified appraiser or other knowledgeable expert. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of vintage dresses.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023To be considered vintage, a wedding dress has to be at least 20 years old. Many brides opt for vintage wedding dresses due to their timeless style and unique details. Shop a range of vintage and designer wedding dresses from some of the world's top boutiques on 1stDibs.
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