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Hollywood Regency Sheer Brown Lace Ankle-Length Capelet Gown and Slip - M, 1930s

About the Item

In true Hollywood Regency style, this gown technically covers the body but would leave little to the imagination if it weren't for the slip worn underneath. Despite having yards of fabric, its fluttering capelet and navel-grazing neck plunge convey airy lightness and provide pajama-like comfort. Full-length lace gown with matching slip*. Sleeveless gown features plunging V neckline and mesh-covered plunging back with attached 360-degree elbow-length capelet around shoulders; bias cut skirt. Inset left side opening with snap and hook and eye closures, plus two hooks and eyes at V neck; belt loops and matching self tie belt. Lingerie snaps at shoulders; unlined. Knee-length slip features adjustable satin shoulder straps and inset lace at front V neckline, back line and hem; slip-on construction with no closures of any kind. material: rayon lace, nylon tricot noteworthy: gown is dry clean only; slip may be hand washed in cool water alterations: secured shoulder seams and snap/hook and eye closures condition: very good with above invisible repairs and very light, even fading to lace measurements: •gown• neckline drop: 11” from shoulder to first hook and eye closure capelet: 13” from shoulder to longest point capelet sweep: 120” shoulders: 14” from outside shoulder edge to edge bust: 40” waist: 30” bodice length: 19” from shoulder, 10” from underarm hips: 43” skirt length: 39” total length: 58” from shoulder, 49” from underarm sweep: 150” tie belt: 73” long x 1” wide •slip• straps: adjustable to 15” max V drop: 9” from shoulder bust: 38” waist: 30” hips: 44” length: 35 ½” from underarm sweep: 62” label: gown bears no label except union guild tag; slip bears no label size: no size tag present on either garment; comparable to modern size medium *please note slip is not original to gown but will be included in purchase
  • Dimensions:
    Marked Size: none; comparable to size M (US)Bust: 40 in (101.6 cm)Waist: 30 in (76.2 cm)Hip: 43 in (109.22 cm)Shoulder to Hem: 58 in (147.32 cm)
  • Style:
    Hollywood Regency (Of the Period)
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Material Notes:
    360-degree elbow-length attached capelet.
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Very light, even fading to lace.
  • Seller Location:
    Tucson, AZ
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 0811.09.3121stDibs: LU86434003513

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