Size 4 1930s Dress - Small Short Sleeve 30s 40s Black Crepe Cocktail with Ruching & Long Fringe Skirt - Elegant Draped Torso - Waist 26.5

Beautiful 1930s dress in elegant details, in worn condition yet very wearable. This late 30s dress has short sleeves with a surplice wrap effect to the V-neck and beautifully draped torso. Has a curved seam around the hip, with a long line of black swishy fringe from hip to hem. Lined in soft cotton net to the back bodice. See Condition Detail below for a complete report of several minor issues.

Ladies' Size
4 to 5

Measurements
Bust 36, Waist 26.5, Hip 35; Shoulder to Shoulder 14, Shoulder to Natural Waist 16.5, Shoulder to Hip Hem 25, Shoulder to Hem 44.5 Inches

Era
1930s

Label
None, factory made

Materials
Black rayon crepe, black rayon fringe

Closure
Side seam metal TALON zipper, additional metal zipper at center back neck

Condition
Fair

Condition Detail
Well worn, has evidence of rubbing under the arms where the crepe has tiny broken fibers and very slight lightening, the net bodice lining has holes at under arms, not visible to outside; a few tiny holes in isolated places; a shiny hint at front hip seam from over-ironing, the ends of fringe are tousled

Washing Instructions
Dry clean

*bust, waist & hip measurements are the maximum inches that will fit the item (and not actual fabric widths), so your body measurements should match these or be slightly smaller
*to get actual fabric widths of garment, add two inches to the bust measurement listed, one inch to the waist, and two inches to the hip
*size we list is a modern size equivalent, any size listed on label is a vintage size (which can be very different than a modern size)

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