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1940's Cotton Lace and Satin Cocktail Suit

$1,250
£948.47
€1,084.49
CA$1,745.91
A$1,941.22
CHF 1,013.60
MX$23,629.32
NOK 12,933.04
SEK 12,117.64
DKK 8,093.76
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About the Item

Charming Cotton Lace and Silk Satin Cocktail Suit from the 1940's. Strong shouldered, fitted suit in silk satin with full gathered sleeves. Both bodice and skirt are overlaid in cotton lace with satin placket, buttons and Peter pan collar. Scalloped lace hem with back kick pleat. Beautifully made. Label: Aura Originals, 1940's USA.
  • Style:
    1940 (Of the Period)
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Material Notes:
    Suit is fully silk lined, Mannequin is size 2, Small size. Skirt: waist 25", Hip 36" Length 28". Jacket: Bust 32", waist 28", hip 34" Length 24".
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU4624906012

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