Size 10 Black Dress - Bohemian 60s Evening Gown - Style of India - Long Sleeved - Side Slits - Metallic Embroidered Formal - Bust 37 - 46927

This elegant black dress was likely made in India, beautifully fitted with brilliant metallic embroidery, hand-sewn beads & sequins, and long side slits to the knee. It has a ballet neckline edged in narrow self binding, with bishop sleeves, a fitted ankle-length silhouette and a cotton lining through the body. Its long slanting darts and fabrics suggest it was made in the 1960s.

Ladies' Size
10 to 11

Measurements
Bust 37, Waist up to 33, Hip 40; Shoulder to Shoulder 14, Shoulder to Waist 16, Shoulder to Hem 57 Inches

Era
1960s

Label
None, neatly made by hand

Materials
Black polyester crepe in a light opaque weight, machine embroidered with metallic goldtone threads and beaded & sequined by hand, brown-black cotton muslin lining

Closure
Center back metal zipper with hook/eye at neck

Condition
Excellent

Condition Detail
Looks very fine, has a few very slight hints of over-ironing next to one of the metallic motifs and at back along zipper, hard to notice and definitely not a detraction

Washing Instructions
Dry clean

Please note: All measurements (bust - waist - hip) are the maximum body measurements that will fit the item. These measurements already have ease subtracted and they are not actual fabric widths. To get actual fabric widths add two inches at the bust - one inch at the waist and two inches at the hip.

Size listed is a modern size. Any available vintage size is noted in the Label description. Please remember vintage sizes and modern sizes can vary a great deal.

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