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Emma Domb Black and Pink Ribbon Lace Asymmetrical Peplum Dress – S, 1950s

$650
£496.96
€572.40
CA$910.85
A$1,016.88
CHF 532.83
MX$12,447.58
NOK 6,766.93
SEK 6,380.35
DKK 4,271.86

About the Item

The combination of black and pink makes this dress simultaneously alluring and innocent. Cut with an asymmetrical "minarete silhouette" peplum made famous by Travis Banton, it also features an off-shoulder neckline made more wearable by the presence of spaghetti straps. Tea length short sleeve off-shoulder party dress of black taffeta with tulle overlay embellished with pink ribbon lace and embroidered flowers; lightly ruched sweetheart bust and spaghetti straps. Asymmetrical peplum from left hip to right ankle; black and pink tulle skirt beneath peplum for modesty and extra fullness. Left metal zipper closure with hook and eye at waist and top. fabric: nylon taffeta, tulle noteworthy: dry clean only alterations: reattached some ribbon lace where loose condition: very good with light discoloration at underarms measurements: straps: 12” neckline opening: 15” neckline drop: 7” sleeves: 5” from shoulder, 1 ¼” from underarm bust: 36” waist: 28” hips: free length: 45” from shoulder, 38” from underarm sweep:125 (interior taffeta skirt), 147” (outer tulle skirt) label: Emma Domb California size: no size tag present; comparable to modern size small
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  • Dimensions:
    Marked Size: none; comparable to size small (US)Bust: 36 in (91.44 cm)Waist: 28 in (71.12 cm)Shoulder to Hem: 45 in (114.3 cm)
  • Style:
    Peplum (In the Style Of)
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Altered (not by designer). Very good with light discoloration at underarms.
  • Seller Location:
    Tucson, AZ
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 0224.23.0021stDibs: LU864319221872

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