This is a superb dress from the late 1930s or very early 1940s. The fabric is black crepe with a precious silk front design. She closes with front loop buttons and 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: 16" (40cm)
Armpit to armpit: 20.5" (52cm)
Sleeves: 20" (51cm)
Waist: 35" (90cm)
Hips: 49" (126cm)
Shoulder to waist: 16" (40cm)
Waist to bottom: 27.5" (70cm)
Length: 43.5" (110cm)
Sweep (flat side to side): -
Fabric: Crepe
Condition: Absolutely mint condition! Note only a tiny damage on the neckline, it looks like there was something like a snap button there (view photo). No holes, stains, fading, sweat marks, etc.