This is a stunning dress from the late 1930s or very early 1940s. The fabric is black silk crepe with some white cotton handmade lace embellishments. She has a fabulous set of vertical seams. The waist can be adjusted with two straps. Narrow cuffs closing with snaps. The back of the collar closes with loop buttons. She closes with a side metal zipper.
Please make sure you double check your own measures and compare them to the ones below.
Shoulders, seam to seam: 15" (37cm)
Shoulders, side to side: 19" (48cm)
Armpit to armpit: 19" (48cm)
Sleeves: 23.5" (60cm)
Bicep girth: 12" (30cm)
Cuff girth: 6" (15cm)
Waist: 28.5" (72cm)
Hips: 51" (130cm)
Shoulder to waist: 16" (40cm)
Waist to bottom: 27.5" (70cm) - not enough hem to let down
Lenght: 43.5" (110cm)
Sweep, side to side: -
Fabric: Silk crepe
Condition: Absolutely mint condition! No sweat marks, holes, stains, fading, etc.