Size 14 1940s Blouse - Owned & Worn by Hollywood Movie Starlet Gladys Glad - Personalized GGG 40s Beige Rayon Crepe Shirt - Short Sleeves

This 1940s tailored blouse has a Hollywood history! It's part of the estate of Gladys Glad, with her initials "GGG" lavishly beaded in metallic copper beadwork. This 40s crepe shirt is softly tailored with a point lapel, shoulder pleats over the short sleeves, and doubled vertical darts.

Ladies' Size
12 to 14

Measurements
Bust 41, Waist 36; Shoulder to Shoulder 17, Neck to Waist 15.5, Neck to Hem 22.25 Inches

Era
1940s

Label
None, probably factory made with custom beadwork

Materials
Creamy beige rayon crepe, metallic copper glass seed beads

Closure
Center back transparent plastic buttons under a hidden placket, neck to waist, with snap at neck

Condition
Good

Condition Detail
Lovely, lightly worn, the front torso has a wedge-shaped taupe mark about 8 x 4 inches that's hard to perceive but widespread (note the dimensions); the back of right sleeve has a single 1/2-inch gray line that's scarcely noticed when worn

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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