Mid Century Black Ladies' Dresses
Item Details
A set of black vintage dresses. Included are a 1950s day dress, a 1940s day dress, and 1950s cocktail dress. The 1950s day dress features a classic new look silhouette with a-line skirt, nipped waist, and cuffed sleeves. The notched neckline is accented in black velvet. It fastens at a row of front buttons. The 1940s day dress features a crew neckline, pleated mid length skirt, and decorative pockets at the bust. It closes with a metal back zipper. The cocktail dress has a collared velvet short-sleeved bodice and a-line grey and metallic skirt. It closes at a hidden metal side zipper.
Condition
All show wear consistent with age and use; pocketed dress has wear holes at front below waistline, around collar, left underarm; button front dress has seam hears at both under arms, missing one button from placket; velveteen dress shows wear to velveteen at waistline, some fraying at sleeves,
Dimensions
Short sleeve pocketed dress measured 17" Shoulder, 34" Bust, 29" Waist, 38" Hip, 8" Sleeve, 42" Length
Button front dress measured 17" Shoulder, 34" Bust, 28" Waist, 38" Hip, 15" Sleeve, 45" Length
Velveteen top dress measured 16" Shoulder, 36" 30" Waist, 38" Hip, 2" Sleeve, 43" Length
Item #
17STA060-191