Size 4 Wedding Dress - Late 1930s Ivory Satin & Mesh Knit Bridal Gown - 30s 40s Innocent Wartime Beauty - Bust 33.5 - Waist 24.5 - 31836

A sweetheart style from the late 30s/early 40s, this wedding gown was meant for a lithe figure with an innocent charm. It has a squared neckline and 3/4-length sleeves with filmy mesh trim; the sleeve has gathers to the shoulders and ruched elbows. The torso has curved princess seams and a jagged V-point piped waist seam. Skirt is two layers of fine mesh knit over a slinky, silky satin lining.

Ladies' Size
3 to 4

Measurements
Bust 33.5, Waist 24.5; Neck to Waist 15, Neck to Drop Waist Seam 19.5, Back Waist to Back Hem 43.5 Inches

Era
1930s

Label
None, factory made

Materials
Egret* ivory rayon satin; matching fine knit in an openwork mesh with a light, lovely fishnet-like texture; matching acetate satin faille skirt lining

Closure
Center back satin buttons & loops, neck to hip

Condition
Good

Condition Detail
Barely worn; the front looks lovely, beautiful for display; the back bodice has 2-3 tiny scuffs, a black 1-inch hairline at right sleeve and buttons are grayed; back skirt has 10 small holes (largest 1/4-inch) and 5 beige liquid marks (largest 1/2-inch)

Washing Instructions
Dry clean in a net bag

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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