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1940s bib tuck film noir bustle dress, size S
SKU:
0811.09.176
$600.00
$600.00
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A paradigm of war-era dressing, this broad-shouldered, narrow skirted piece saves the best for last with a 13" rear bow that forms a Victorian-era bustle. Pure black widow.
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Midi-length silk dress with high round jewel neckline and tucked bracelet sleeves. Bodice features drop shoulders, rear shoulder seam detail and tacked 3/16” bib tucks; skirt features tacked hip ruching to create soft draping across front and rear hip line. 13” self bow with waterfall tails stretches across entire derrière for a striking bustle effect. Rear metal zipper closure; unlined
fabric: silk georgette
noteworthy: dry clean only
alterations: none
condition: excellent with extremely gentle fading on right sleeve; invisible except under close scrutiny.
measurements:
neckline opening: 5 ½” across
shoulder (dropped): 20”
sleeve length: 16 ½” from dropped shoulder; 14 ½” from underarm
sleeve circumference: 14” at upper arm, 10” at forearm
bust: 26”
waist: 26”
hips: 36”
length: 45” from dropped shoulder, 40 ½” from underarm
sweep: 48”
hem: 2 ½”
label: Brucewood custom original
size: no size tag present; comparable to modern size small
fabric: silk georgette
noteworthy: dry clean only
alterations: none
condition: excellent with extremely gentle fading on right sleeve; invisible except under close scrutiny.
measurements:
neckline opening: 5 ½” across
shoulder (dropped): 20”
sleeve length: 16 ½” from dropped shoulder; 14 ½” from underarm
sleeve circumference: 14” at upper arm, 10” at forearm
bust: 26”
waist: 26”
hips: 36”
length: 45” from dropped shoulder, 40 ½” from underarm
sweep: 48”
hem: 2 ½”
label: Brucewood custom original
size: no size tag present; comparable to modern size small