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Minimalist Ivory Lacquered Satin Ankle Length Sweetheart Wedding Gown – M, 1940s
About the Item
When wartime rationing abbreviated garment lengths, brides used intricate seams and sharp tailoring to create interest in favor of volume. This shimmering example incorporates a scalloped waist seam and military shoulders to create a simple but striking gown emblematic of its time.
Ivory wedding gown with squared sweetheart neckline, scalloped drop waist seam and pointed bracelet sleeves with inside elbow tucks; lightly padded and puffed shoulders. Princess seams at front and rear bodice. Ankle length front hemline and sweep train; left metal zipper closure. Bodice lined in white muslin.
fabric: slipper satin, cotton muslin
noteworthy: dry clean only
alterations: none
condition: fair with one 3 ½” scuff on satin finish at left front hip and light wear on bottom 2” of sweep train; scattered faint discoloration at hemline
measurements:
neckline opening: 5 ¾” across at shoulders, 6 ½” across at widest point
neckline drop: 4 ½”
shoulders: 14 ½”
sleeve: 23” from shoulder to wrist point; 15 ½” from underarm to inside wrist
sleeve circumference: 13” at upper arm, 8” at wrist
bust: 38”
waist: 28”
bodice length: 20 ½” from shoulder to drop waist seam
hips: 48”
skirt length: 32” from waist seam in front, 37” at rear
total length: 52 ½” from shoulder in front, 57 ½” from shoulder at rear
sweep: 163”
hem: ½”
label: no label present
size: no size tag present; comparable to modern size medium
- Dimensions:Marked Size: none; comparable to size medium (US)Bust: 38 in (96.52 cm)Waist: 28 in (71.12 cm)Shoulder to Hem: 57.5 in (146.05 cm)
- Style:Wartime (In the Style Of)
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Fair condition with one 3 ½” scuff on satin finish at left front hip and light wear on bottom 2” of sweep train; scattered faint discoloration at hemline.
- Seller Location:Tucson, AZ
- Reference Number:Seller: 0811.09.3961stDibs: LU864316709562
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