TALL 1940’S BLACK SILK VELVET DRESS W TRAIN

Description: DATING TO THE 1940’S FASHIONED OF A PLUSH PILE BLACK SILK VELVET WITH SHORT SLEEVES HAVING A SLIGHT PUFF AT THE SHOULDER. HOOK AND EYE CLOSURE IN THE FRONT WITH SELF COVERED COIN BUTTONS. THE SKIRTING FALLS LONG AND IS EDGED IN HORSE HAIR AT THE BOTTOM WITH A SLIGHT TRAIN IN THE REAR. METAL ZIPPER CLOSES THE SIDE WITH A LABEL ON THE INNER ZIPPER ORIGINAL DESIGN. CONDITION: THE STITCHING BENEATH ONE UNDERARM HAS COME FREE AND NEEDS TO BE STITCHED BACK INTO PLACE. FIVE PINHEAD HOLES THAT ARE UNSEEN TO THE BUST. INNER UNDERARMS HAVE A STIFF SPOTTING THAT WAS MOST LIKELY CAUSED FROM UNDERARM SHIELDS. A BLACK NET TRIMS THE NECKLINE AND HAS WEAR POINTS, MAY HAVE BEEN TACKED UNDER AND ROLLED. RIGHT WAIST SEAM NEEDS TO BE STITCHED BACK TWO INCHES. THE HORSE HAIR HEM IS PARTIALLY ABSENT AND I PERSONALLY WOULD REMOVE AND FINISH WITH A REGULAR HEM. FIVE PIN PRICK HOLES ARE IN THE REAR BOTTOM ABOVE THE TRAIN, ONLY SEEN WHEN HELD TO LIGHT. MEASUREMENTS IN INCHES: BUST: 34 WAIST: 26 SHOULDERS: 15 1/2 SLEEVE LENGTH: 8 REAR FRONT LENGTH: 61REAR LENGTH: 63 our business name is ANTIQUE WARDROBE . We can be found online on other platforms as well(Antiquewardrobe_ as well as Antique-Wardrobe ) We reserve the right to end an item IF the item has no bids, but we will not end an item once it has a bid…if an item has a bid we will not end the auction. ** we NEVER give partial refunds, if something was missed, we are indeed human and although rare... a mistake can happen... return the item Shipping as well as customs cannot be avoided on eBay , but other platforms do not require those fees... Find us online Vintage and antique items ARE NOT new items. Vintage clothing is described to its best and sold as found…and described as accurately as possible. The items HAVE NOT been cleaned and should be cleaned prior to wearing at the discretion of the buyer. Often for proper fit, hang, and wear ability, pieces will need to be altered and/or adding a hook or snap here or there, with a seam closure or strengthening needed. Vintage clothing is most often worn previously, and if old stock, often has slight imperfections from storage, a hint of color or odor. Measurements are to be assumed that they are at maximum, if you have any questions, please ask PRIOR to the auction’s end. These are antique articles, having the age stated….all flaws if any are painstakingly outlined. The exact color and sizing of an item is the responsibility of the bidder, please read the measurements carefully and ask questions if uncertain _gsrx_vers_1653 (GS 9.7.5 (1653))

Price: 185 USD

Location: Southbridge, Massachusetts

End Time: 2025-01-14T14:55:24.000Z

Shipping Cost: 15 USD