This is a very nice dress from the late 1930s or very early 1940s. The fabric is black velvet. She has a beautiful collar and closes with front buttons, a side metal zipper and a matching belt. Padded shoulders. The cuffs close with snap buttons.
Measures - Please make sure you double check your own measures and compare them to the ones below.
Shoulders, seam to seam: 15.5" (39cm)
Armpit to armpit: 20.5" (52cm)
Sleeves: 21" (52cm)
Waist: 31" (80cm)
Hips: 50" (126cm)
Shoulder to waist: 15.5" (39cm)
Waist to bottom: 23" (58cm) + approx. 2" (5cm) hem to let down
Length: 38.5" (97cm)
Sweep (flat side to side): -
Fabric: Velvet, metal zipper
Condition: Fabulous condition with signs of use/age! Note only some wear spots on the belt (view photo). No holes, stains, sweat marks, rips, fading, etc.