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Regency Burgundy Silk Velvet Jeweled Cutout Back Bias Gown with Train – L, 1930s

$1,100
£841.01
€968.67
CA$1,541.44
A$1,720.87
CHF 901.71
MX$21,065.13
NOK 11,451.72
SEK 10,797.52
DKK 7,229.30

About the Item

While the rich color, poured-on bias draping and jewel button sleeves will elicit gasps, the real star of this gown is the back: two diamond cutouts linked by pave jeweled hoops make this dress a showstopper worthy of the Silver Screen. Hollywood Regency gown featuring draped boatneck bodice and bias skirt with 4” rear train; pointed dolman sleeves with 8 rhinestone jeweled buttons and loops at forearm. Two 10 ½” x 4 ½” rear diamond cutouts linked by three 1 ½” rhinestone pave discs across middle back. Left side opening with 9 hook and eye closures. Cuffs lined in burgundy silk chiffon; bodice and skirt unlined. fabric: silk velvet noteworthy: dry clean only alterations: repaired splits at apex and nadir of rear diamond cutouts condition: very good with above referenced repairs; a few discrete missing rhinestones on buttons and very light bruising on velvet measurements (fits large): neckline opening: 10 ½” shoulders: approx. 16” sleeve length: 31 ½” from shoulder to wrist point, 23” from underarm sleeve circumference: 12 ½” at upper arm, 20” at wrist bust: 38” waist: 32” hips: 44” length: approx. 58” from shoulder in front, 62” in back; 43” from underarm in front, 47” in back sweep: 76 ½” train: 4” label: no label present size: none; comparable to size large due to roominess offered by cutout back
  • Dimensions:
    Marked Size: none; comparable to size large (US)Bust: 38 in (96.52 cm)Waist: 32 in (81.28 cm)Hip: 44 in (111.76 cm)Shoulder to Hem: 58 in (147.32 cm)
  • Style:
    Hollywood Regency (In the Style Of)
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Material Notes:
    Fits large due to roominess offered by cutout back.
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Altered (not by designer). Very good with repairs to apex and nadir of cutouts; a few discrete missing rhinestones on buttons and very light bruising on velvet.
  • Seller Location:
    Tucson, AZ
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 0902.22.0091stDibs: LU864318641742

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