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Ivory Pearl and Lace Graduated-Length Wedding Gown w Rose Bustle – XS, 1950s

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With Taylor’s neck and waistline, Hepburn’s sleeves and Kelly’s lace, this wedding gown has all the requisites of a 1950s heirloom. We love how the uneven, graduated hemline and derrière-flattering roses cast a modern influence on the otherwise classic, pearl studded silhouette. The deep hemline on the lace overlay permits lengthening if desired. Ivory ballet-length wedding gown with seed pearl bodice; V neckline and long lace sleeves with wrist points. Back features 5 white organza roses in low V shape at bustle; rear nylon zipper closure. Fully lined (except sleeves) in ivory satin; free-moving skirt lining is deliberately longer than lace top skirt for added dimension. fabric: satin and lace noteworthy: dry clean only alterations: mended small holes in lace condition: very good with above mentioned invisible repairs and age-appropriate bruising to satin skirt lining (invisible when worn) measurements: shoulders: 13 ¾” (6” V neckline opening) sleeve: 20” from shoulder, 15” from underarm not including 2” front wrist points arm circumference: 13” at underarm, 7 ½” at wrist bust: 33” underbust/rib cage: 28” waist: 24” hips: free bodice length: 13” from shoulder, 6 ½” from underarm skirt length: graduated from 35” to 37” (lace top skirt); graduated from 33 ½” to 40” (satin skirt lining) total length: graduated from 48” to 50” from shoulder (lace top skirt); graduated from 46 ½” to 53” from shoulder (satin skirt lining) sweep: 188” (lace top skirt), 236” (satin skirt lining) hem: 5 ½” (lace top skirt), 4 ¼” (satin skirt lining) label: no label present size: no size tag present; comparable to modern size extra small
  • Dimensions:
    Marked Size: none; comparable to size XXS-XS (US)Bust: 33 in (83.82 cm)Waist: 24 in (60.96 cm)Shoulder to Hem: 53 in (134.62 cm)
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Altered (not by designer). Very good condition with invisible lace repairs and age-appropriate bruising to satin skirt lining (invisible when worn).
  • Seller Location:
    Tucson, AZ
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 0811.09.3951stDibs: LU864316709262

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