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Edna Vilm Top with Waterfall Back and Skirt 1940s

$975
£745.44
€858.60
CA$1,366.27
A$1,525.32
CHF 799.24
MX$18,671.37
NOK 10,150.39
SEK 9,570.53
DKK 6,407.79
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About the Item

A beautiful elaborately detailed top and skirt from notable 1940s American designer Edna Vilm. It consists of a hip length long sleeve top with with zipper cuffs, a V neck, padded shoulders and front buttons and loops. The back is stunning with horizontal ruching at the waist and a dramatic draped attachment at the center back waist falling longer than the skirt. The straight skirt has a waistband and a side painted metal zipper. Both pieces are unlined. Fits size Small, Medium. Top Bust 36" Waist 28" Shoulder 15.50" Sleeves 25" Length 20" Back Drape from the Waist 28" Skirt Waist 28" Hips 38" Length 35"
  • Designer:
    Edna Vilm
  • Dimensions:
    Marked Size: S, M (US)Bust: 36 in (91.44 cm)Waist: 28 in (71.12 cm)Hip: 38 in (96.52 cm)
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Water Mill, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5112701813

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