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Black and Gunmetal Chandelier Crystal Cutaway Waistcoat Vest, Hong Kong-M, 1960s
About the Item
Weighing nearly three pounds, every square inch of this remarkable vest is covered--in some areas up to a half an inch high--in enormous faceted beads, sequins or bugle beads. And though the vest is predominantly black, the aurora borealis finish on assorted sequins also casts shards of green, blue and purple light at certain angles. Like a wearable chandelier!
Collarless sweetheart V-neck vest of wool knit crusted with lattice-pattern faceted beads, bugle beads and sequins. Cutaway front hemline with single hook and eye closure at sternum; fully lined in black rayon.
fabric: wool, rayon
noteworthy: dry clean only
alterations: none
condition: very good with extremely light surface wear on some faceted beads
neckline opening: 8” across
neckline drop: 8 ½” from shoulder
shoulders: 14” from shoulder edge to edge
bust: 38” (closed)
waist: 36”
length: 21 ½” from shoulder, 14” from underarm
sweep: 39”
label: Exclusively for Forecast Shops / May and Co. California (Made in Hong Kong)
size: vintage size 38; comparable to modern size medium
- Designer:The May Co.
- Brand:The May Co.
- Dimensions:Marked Size: 38 (Eu.); comparable to size M (US)Bust: 38 in (96.52 cm)Waist: 36 in (91.44 cm)Shoulder to Hem: 21.5 in (54.61 cm)
- Style:Baroque (In the Style Of)
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Light surface wear on some faceted beads.
- Seller Location:Tucson, AZ
- Reference Number:
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