Striking black velvet fitted dress with dramatic sculptural draping across the shoulders and neckline. The narrow silhouette and elaborate cowl treatment strongly suggest a 1940s to early 1950s evening design.
Details
- Maker: Unlabeled
- Era: Likely late 1940s to early 1950s
- Color: Black
- Material: Velvet
- Style: Cocktail or evening dress
- Silhouette: Fitted sheath
- Neckline: Deep V front with heavily draped crossover treatment
- Back: Dramatic low draped cowl
- Sleeves: Sleeveless with extended draped shoulder construction
- Waist: Fitted and shaped
- Skirt: Straight narrow silhouette
- Closure: Metal zipper
- Size: Unmarked
- Measurements: Needed for accurate sizing
Condition: Fair vintage condition and best suited for restoration. Significant separation and fraying are visible at the center front neckline where the draped velvet sections meet. Loose threads and age related wear are present. Velvet shows surface lint and minor wear. Structure otherwise appears substantially intact in the photographs. Please review detailed condition images.
Strong candidate for a vintage fashion collector, costume archive, restoration project, or period wardrobe.
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