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1950s Gold Lame Shirtwaister Dress

About the Item

Original 1950s or early 1960s lame dress in a classic shirtwaister style with two large front fastening fabric buttons, a smart double lapel collar and a three-quarter length sleeve with turned up cuff. The skirt has a stunning arrangement of darts which add volume to the dress which falls to around the midcalf. It fastens to the side with the original metal zip. The fabric is a very fine quality silk jacquard that has a textured abstract print with a mottled pattern of gold thread against a pewter coloured background. The skirt is lined in a milky coffee coloured silk. Unlabelled but of superb construction and likely bespoke or made for a high-end department store in the US. Extraordinary vintage condition; looks as good as the day it was made and a great size too, fitting up to a UK 12 or US 8. MEASUREMENTS Bust - 40 in. (101.6 cm) Waist - 29 in. (73.7 cm) Hip - 43 in. (109.2 cm) Length - 44 in. (111.8 cm) Shoulders - 17.5 in. (44.4 cm)
  • Dimensions:
    Length: 44 in (111.76 cm)Marked Size: 8 (US)Bust: 40 in (101.6 cm)Waist: 29 in (73.66 cm)Hip: 43 in (109.22 cm)
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  • Material Notes:
    The fabric is a very fine quality silk jacquard that has a textured abstract print with a mottled pattern of gold thread against a pewter coloured background.
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Extraordinary vintage condition; looks as good as the day it was made.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU55014599602
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