1980s Lillie Rubin beaded purple hobble gown, size S
SKU:
0414.11.003
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
per item
Nearly identical to a gown Billie Holiday wore in the 40s, this beaded beauty has "torch singer" written all over it. The best part is the skirt, which has a front center slit and comes to a point at the back hem.
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Purple “exclamation point” hobble gown with padded shoulders, dolman cap sleeve and V-neck blouson bodice; inset diamond shape cummerbund cradles bustline above waist and creates waterfall draping effect below waist. 20” front center skirt slit balanced by rear pointed hemline. Rear nylon zipper closure with top hook and eye. Fully beaded with royal purple bugle beads and piped with 5 rows of bugle beads at armholes, neckline and hem line. Fully lined in royal purple silk.
fabric: silk georgette
noteworthy: dry clean only
alterations: none
condition: mint
measurements:
neckline opening: 7 ½” across, 10” drop from shoulder
shoulders (padded): 18”
bust: 36”
waist: 26”
hips: 40”
sleeve length: approx. 5” from shoulder; 2” from underarm
length: 58” from shoulder to longest point in back; 49” from underarm
sweep: 32” with 20” front center slit
hem: none
label: Lille Rubin / Suzarilla (Nights, New York)
size: no size tag present; comparable to modern size small
fabric: silk georgette
noteworthy: dry clean only
alterations: none
condition: mint
measurements:
neckline opening: 7 ½” across, 10” drop from shoulder
shoulders (padded): 18”
bust: 36”
waist: 26”
hips: 40”
sleeve length: approx. 5” from shoulder; 2” from underarm
length: 58” from shoulder to longest point in back; 49” from underarm
sweep: 32” with 20” front center slit
hem: none
label: Lille Rubin / Suzarilla (Nights, New York)
size: no size tag present; comparable to modern size small
