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Absolutely stunning 1950's cocktail dress by New York designer Herbert Sondheim. Cut from black silk with a sweep of skirt that could fill a ballroom, it opens with a wide off-the-shoulder portrait neckline — the scalloped inner edge a dramatic detail that enhances the décolletage. The bodice is double-breasted, fastened with jet-black buttons, and fitted to the waist with a tailored perfection that reflects Sondheim’s devotion to the Paris shows, which he attended religiously throughout his career.  The full circle skirt sweeps from a defined waist seam and closes via a side metal zipper. Theres even a side pocket! The construction is immaculate throughout. In overall excellent condition, freshly dry cleaned and ready to wear. 

Today the name Sondheim belongs to Broadway, but in 1950s New York it meant something else entirely: superbly made, Paris-informed dresses sold only at Bonwit Teller, Lord & Taylor, and Best & Co. Herbert Sondheim (1895–1966) was a dominant player in the development of New York City’s Seventh Avenue fashion business,  one of five houses designated “New York Couture,”  and this dress shows exactly why the label commanded that distinction.

 ✂️ M E A S U R E M E N T S

Bust: up to 34"
Waist: 26"
Hips: up to open
Total Length: 45"

Fits like a small

Label: Herbert Sondheim  
Material: silk satin blend 
Condition: overall excellent, freshly dry cleaned and ready to wear. Minor signs of wear typical of age. Some press marks from an over zealous dress cleaner. Only noticed upon close inspection. 

All of our pieces are thoroughly inspected and repaired by our in house professional seamstress prior to shipping to ensure your garment is in ready to wear condition upon arrival. 

*Please compare measurements to a garment you currently own to ensure proper fit! Please note: most of our pieces are clipped to fit our dress forms (bust: 34" waist: 23")



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