ELEGANT 1930’S RED SILK VELVET DRESS W MOST UNUSUAL RAFFIA WOVEN FLORAL LACE

Description: DATING TO THE 1930’S THIS PIECE WAS ACQUIRED IN NORTHERN ITALY AND IS SUCH AN UNUSUAL, BEAUTIFUL DRESS. FASHIONED OF A BUTTERSOFT PANNE SILK VELVET WITH LACE ON THE FRONT AND NECKLINE AS WELL AS ON THE BOTTOM SLEEVES AND IS MOST UNUSUAL, A LACE THAT I HAVE NEVER SEEN AS IT IS PRODUCED WITH BOTH THREAD AS WELL AS A GLAZED RAFIA WEAVE THROUGHOUT. PORTIONS OF THE LACE ARE HIGH IN SHINE. THE SHOULDERS ARE PADDED WITH PUFF FULLNESS ON THE BOTTOM LACE CUFF WITH A BAND BOTTOM CUFF CLOSING WITH SNAPS. SELF COVERED VELVET BUTTONS AND LOOPS CLOSE THE REAR WITH AN EARLY METAL ZIPPER AT THE SIDE. FINE POINTED DART DETAIL IS AROUND THE SKIRTING. CONDITION: SEVERAL BRIDE BREAKS IN ONE AREA OF THE LACE ONLY. OTHERWISE PRISTINE AND MUSEUM QUALITY. A VERY ELEGANT AND BEAUTIFUL 1930’S ITALIAN DRESS. SIZING: MEASUREMENTS IN INCHES:CHEST: 40 WAIST: 34 HIPS: 46 SHOULDERS: 15 1/2 SLEEVE LENGTH FROM TOP SHOULDER TO BOTTOM: 24 1/2 LENGTH: 46 our business name is ANTIQUE WARDROBE . We can be found online on other platforms as well(Antiquewardrobe_ as well as Antique-Wardrobe ) We reserve the right to end an item IF the item has no bids, but we will not end an item once it has a bid…if an item has a bid we will not end the auction…and if asked to leave it on, we will. ** we NEVER give partial refunds, if something was missed, we are indeed human and although rare... a mistake can happen... return the item Shipping as well as customs cannot be avoided on eBay , but other platforms do not require those fees... Find us online Vintage and antique items ARE NOT new items. Vintage clothing is described to its best and sold as found…and described as accurately as possible. The items HAVE NOT been cleaned and should be cleaned prior to wearing at the discretion of the buyer. Often for proper fit, hang, and wear ability, pieces will need to be altered and/or adding a hook or snap here or there, with a seam closure or strengthening needed. Vintage clothing is most often worn previously, and if old stock, often has slight imperfections from storage, a hint of color or odor. Measurements are to be assumed that they are at maximum, if you have any questions, please ask PRIOR to the auction’s end. These are antique articles, having the age stated….all flaws if any are painstakingly outlined. The exact color and sizing of an item is the responsibility of the bidder, please read the measurements carefully and ask questions if uncertain _gsrx_vers_1516 (GS 9.3 (1516))

Price: 385 USD

Location: Southbridge, Massachusetts

End Time: 2024-09-27T14:09:47.000Z

Shipping Cost: 15 USD