Skip to main content
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 11

Black Velvet Bonwit Teller Modesty Ladies' Maid Art Deco Day Dress - S, 1930s

$595
£454.28
€524.92
CA$835.27
A$930.99
CHF 488.46
MX$11,368.94
NOK 6,184.96
SEK 5,845.73
DKK 3,917.68

About the Item

What at first glance seems like a monastic service uniform is actually so much more, thanks to diamond shape waist insets that create Art Deco angles on close inspection. The flared Caballero gauntlet cuffs and sash waist elevate the style even further. Crisp, clean and masterfully made. Drop waist dress with draping wrap skirt, tonal pattern bodice and left hip sash tie; wide scooping neckline features 5” Puritan collar with braided cord trim. Long sleeves include 8 ¼” flaring caballero cuffs with matching braided trim and two wrist buttons. Pullover construction with three-snap opening at left waist; 10 back buttons are ornamental only. Unlined. fabric: cotton velveteen noteworthy: dry clean only repairs: repaired rear neckline condition: excellent measurements: collar: 5” at widest neckline: 9 ½” across, 4” drop shoulders: 17” sleeve: 24” from shoulder, 19” from underarm sleeve circumference: 12” at upper arm, 7 ¾” at wrist (buttoned) bust: 36” waist: 36” hips: 40” length: 45” from shoulder, 37 ½” from underarm sweep: 45” label: Bonwit Teller size: no size tag present; comparable to modern size small
  • Designer:
  • Brand:
  • Dimensions:
    Marked Size: none; comparable to size S (US)Bust: 36 in (91.44 cm)Waist: 36 in (91.44 cm)Hip: 40 in (101.6 cm)Shoulder to Hem: 45 in (114.3 cm)
  • Style:
    Art Deco (Of the Period)
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Altered (not by designer). Repaired rear neckline.
  • Seller Location:
    Tucson, AZ
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 0811.09.1881stDibs: LU86434509831

More From This Seller

View All
Jeweled Deco Black Velvet and Georgette Drape Shoulder Cocktail Dress – L, 1940s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Though this wartime dress observed all the restrictions of clothes rationing, it suffered no loss of glamour thanks to its clever design tricks. The contrast of fabrics forces the ey...
Category

1940s Unknown Cocktail Dresses

Aesthetic Open Back Black Velvet Ruff Gown w Train, Hearst Castle - M-L, 1930s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Eye catching for its liquid draping, open back and dramatic train, this gown is an unmistakable reminder of Hollywood’s Golden Age, when decency laws left designers scrambling for wa...
Category

1930s Unknown Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Heavy Black Silk Faille Shirtwaist Circle Dress w Velvet Trim, M-L, late 1940s
Located in Tucson, AZ
A testament to how fine clothes *used* to be made, this immaculate day-to-evening shirtwaist dress boasts impeccable craftsmanship like finished buttonholes, hand finishing and luxur...
Category

1940s Hong Kong Ballerina Day Dresses

Golden Age Backless Black Satin Halter Plunge Gown with Trumpet Hem - M-L, 1930s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Your "go-to" formal event gown, guaranteed to bring Rita Hayworth-level glamour every time. This one has everything: basic black color, heavyweight (and figure-friendly) slipper sati...
Category

1930s Unknown Ball Gowns

Black Egyptian Revival Deco Blouson Dress with Punched Brass Eyelets - S, 1924
Located in Tucson, AZ
A dress that went around the world in 1924, this unusual frock features metal eyelets that gently chime when the wearer moves. An exotic masterpiece worthy of Callot Soeurs or Paquin...
Category

1920s Unknown Cocktail Dresses

Black Adrian-Inspired Hollywood Regency Gown w Cascading Ruffle Back – XS, 1930s
Located in Tucson, AZ
With its cascading ruffle back skirt, puffed sleeves and sweetheart neckline, this gown is like a page out of Walter Plunkett’s designs for “Gone with ...
Category

1930s Unknown Ball Gowns

You May Also Like

1930S Black Silk Velvet Art-Deco Seamed Bias-Cut Cocktail Dress With Cute Puff
Located in New York, NY
1930S Black Silk Velvet Art-Deco Seamed Bias-Cut Cocktail Dress With Cute Puff Sleeves
Category

1930s Cocktail Dresses

Black Silk Velvet Gown with Rhinestone Accents, 1930s
Located in San Francisco, CA
1930s Black Silk Velvet Gown with Rhinestone Accents. Black silk velvet gown with cowl neck, gusset snap closure on the side, snap closure on first at...
Category

1930s Evening Dresses and Gowns

1930s Black Velvet Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful vintage 30s velvet black dress with velvet devore on the sleeves. - cowl neck - velvet sash/ belt Size: Medium- Large Bust: 38"-39” Waist 34”/ H...
Category

1930s American Evening Gowns

Vintage Black Satin 1920s dress with floral trim
Located in London, GB
A charming vintage dress from the 1920s. The dress is in black satin, with a v neckline with floral trim , sleaves with floral frill det...
Category

1920s Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

GERMAINE MONTEIL c.1930s Black Silk Velvet Belted Floral Lace Evening Dress Gown
Located in Thiensville, WI
Rare vintage Germaine Monteil c.1930's black silk velvet belted floral lace evening gown. Long dolman sleeves with six covered button detail and four ...
Category

1930s Unknown Evening Dresses

1940s Vintage Black Velvet Cocktail Dress with Collar + 3/4 Cropped Sleeves
Located in Sparks, NV
Flattering vintage 1940s cocktail dress in black velvet with a draped collar and 3/4 length sleeves. Unlined with side metal zip closure. Fits l...
Category

1940s American Cocktail Dresses