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Updated Jul 04

Museum Quality Entirely Corded Forties Stunner

Name: Museum Quality Entirely Corded Forties Stunner
Brand: Vintage
SKU: 5ddf12d4a16f976f286f31ff
Price: 68.0 USD
Availability: InStock

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Incredible hand-sewn corded dress. Every inch of the dress is covered in intricate cord design. NY Dress Institute Rare, historical couture piece! Size 4 or 4P (Model is not a petite) Dress has zipper on the side and two closures on the V neckline to close it. Tiny shoulder pads are sewn into this handmade treasure. In amazing condition. Meant for someone 5'6" or shorter. Waist 25 - 26" Hip 37" Bust 38" at widest, when clasped. Shoulder 18-21" Length of Dress from top of Shoulder to Bottom Hem 40" with waist falling at 16.5" down from top of shoulder. Sleeves 15.5" long, 18" in diameter at armpit, 12" at opening. any qs please ask! victorian edwardian deep v plunging neckline cord forties thirties handmade hand sewn unusual couture sexy 1930's 1940's 30's 40's

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Women

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Black

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22 Comments

vtgobsessed Hi! What is the length shoulder seam to hem? Also, what is the base fabric? Thanks!

Nov 28Reply

marencelest @vtgobsessed hi there! I believe the base is Rayon, I've seen a lot of dresses from the thirties n forties that felt similar that were made of rayon. it's lightweight fabric. the measurement length is 39"

Nov 28Reply

marencelest @vtgobsessed oh I found a tag! it's " New York Creations dress company"

Nov 28Reply

marencelest @vtgobsessed just added photos of the tag (it was in a seam inside the skirt area of the dress, folded up tiny!) and a lil history about the makers, as well as the hand stitching visible on the backside :)

Nov 28Reply

vtgobsessed @marencelest thank you so much!!

Nov 28Reply

muthaluvvintage This is a stunner !!! Amazing find. It looks great on you. Bravo !!!!

Jan 04Reply

marencelest @muthaluvvintage thank you, yes its one of my favorite finds ever 🧡 love your shop as well!!

Jan 04Reply

muthaluvvintage @marencelest Thanks you. I found a set a lot like this.... It is a skirt, what used to be called a "shell", we call them tank tops now and a jacket. It is handmade, black and amazing. It is too big for me, I'm super tiny. I'll tag you when I get it listed. I lost my precious husband a little over a year ago. I had to close my shop to take care of him and now my house is packed.

Jan 05Reply

muthaluvvintage @marencelest I am just getting in the mindset to truly get back to work. I have been just listing a little here and there. I knew this would be the hardest year of my life but throw in a pandemic and direct hit from Hurricane Sally and I am just finding who I am on my own after 20 years. My vintage is turning out to be my savior. So glad I found another vintage lover. Alicia

Jan 05Reply

poissonrouge omg I've had my eye on this dress for so long, but I'm worried it'll be too small. can you share how tall the is model? and/or what's the length from shoulder to waist?

Feb 16Reply

marencelest @poissonrouge model is 5'6" :) happy to measure too

Feb 17Reply

poissonrouge @marencelest ty! tag me if you measure it shoulder to waist, but I'm pretty sure the waist will be too high for me to fit 😭 I didn't get to thank you for my order a few months ago!! they're beautiful pieces, thrilled to add them to my collection ❤️

Feb 17Reply

shivaniu1 Obsessed with this! I am saving it in case I ever get to these measurements. 💕

Aug 04Reply

emd3009 Can you please tell me the bust measurement? Thanks so much!

Apr 18Reply

marencelest @emd3009 hi! the bust measures 38" at its widest point, which is under the armpits. The opening of the arms/sleeves starts low so this should coincide w widest point of bosom, if you're under 5'6" in height, proportionately, I believe! I'm adding more measurements to the listing now :)

Apr 19Reply

marencelest @emd3009 oh and when unclasped, there is more room in the front for larger breasts. but the rib measurement stays 38". hope that makes sense.

Apr 19Reply

marencelest @poissonrouge finally put complete measurements!

Apr 19Reply

marencelest @poissonrouge finally put complete measurements!

Apr 19Reply

poissonrouge @marencelest ty! def too small for me 🥲 still I cannot believe that no one has snatched this dress up yet!!

Apr 19Reply

emd3009 @marencelest Thank you so much!!

Apr 20Reply

frenchcurve Keep an eye out. This particular technique and style came back in the mid-1990s with a vengeance. In spite of the heavy use of synthetic fabrics (which are trash from an archival standpoint—and rayon, which is literally wood pulp), you can still find a fair amount of items in beautiful silhouettes all over the place.

Nov 10Reply

thebotanist Is there room in the seam to let out the hips?

Jan 17Reply