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Golden Age Backless Black Satin Halter Plunge Gown with Trumpet Hem - M-L, 1930s

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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 satin and dramatic hemline flare, all in a hard-to-find larger size. Backless tea-length mermaid gown with halter V neckline. Bodice features rear metal zipper closure with top hook and loop; shirred halter neck is continuous with no closure present. Front and rear princess seams for poured-on fit to knee, then 5 massive godets create extreme mermaid flare from knee to hemline. Completely hand finished and fully lined in silk. fabric: slipper satin noteworthy: dry clean only alterations: none condition: excellent measurements: halter: 28” from underarm around neck to opposite underarm bust: 42” waist: 32” hips: 42” length: 54” from back of neck, 43” from underarm sweep: 42” at knee, 288” at hemline hem: 1 ½” label: no label present size: no size tag present; comparable to modern size large
  • Dimensions:
    Marked Size: none; comparable to size M-L (US)Bust: 42 in (106.68 cm)Waist: 32 in (81.28 cm)Hip: 42 in (106.68 cm)Shoulder to Hem: 54 in (137.16 cm)
  • Style:
    Hollywood Regency (Of the Period)
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Material Notes:
    Super-heavyweight satin; completely hand-finished.
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Tucson, AZ
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 0811.09.3331stDibs: LU86433402173

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