This is a gorgeous dress from the 1930s. The fabric is black velvet with two little satin bows. She has precious 1930s iconic shoulders and sleeves and a beautiful gathered bust. She closes with a side metal zipper.
Measures - Please make sure you double-check your own measures and compare them to the ones below.
Shoulders seam to seam: 13.5" (34cm)
Armpit to armpit: 17" (44cm)
Sleeves: -
Waist: 26" (66cm)
Hips: 43" (110cm)
Shoulder to waist: 15.5" (39cm)
Waist to bottom: 28" (70cm) no hem to let down
Length: 43.5" (109cm)
Sweep, taken flat side to side: 42" (108cm)
Fabric: Velvet, metal zipper
Condition: Fabulous condition considering her age. Note a 2" (5cm) repair on the back, so close to the sleeve that this is not super obvious when worn (view photo). Two small fixings on the side seam/zipper (view photo). One tiny repair on the very bottom skirt (view photo). Signs of wear/age but no major problems. No stains, smells, holes, sweat marks, etc.