1950s Martha Boutique Black and Turquoise Beaded Tassel Dress
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Find the exact vintage or contemporary vintage martha dress you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning black, beige, blue and more. If you’re looking for a vintage martha dress from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 20th Century. Making an accessory such as this has likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Bill Blass, James Purcell and Martha Palm Beach are consistently popular.
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Prices for a vintage martha dress can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $300 and can go as high as $3,000, while, on average they fetch $910.
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