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Iconic 1950’s Demi Couture Embroidered Silk Cocktail Party Dress From Bonwit Teller / S

$598.00
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👋 A B O U T

 

A stunning 1950's cocktail dress in black silk with a Chantilly-style lace yoke and cap sleeves, finished with a scalloped eyelash edge. The bodice and skirt panels are embroidered with looping black cord in scrolling floral motifs and bows, building to a dense border at the hem. The fitted bodice and sweeping full skirt are cut in the classic New Look silhouette. Bonwit Teller label, with the design attributed to Harvey Berin, whose demi-couture work was retailed by the finest stores of the era. Zips up the back with original metal zipper. In excellent condition, freshly dry cleaned and ready to wear. 

 

 

 

 ✂️ M E A S U R E M E N T S *


Bust:  up to 36" 
Waist: up to 30"
Hips: open
Length: 45"
Fits like a small medium

Label: Bonwit Teller, there is also a small tag that says "All Silk", which was ofter used on Harvey Berin dresses.  
Material: silk 
Condition: Excellent, freshly dry cleaned and ready to wear. Minor signs of wear typical of age. 

 Please note: our garments are usually clipped in the back to fit the dress form, this causes the hem to look uneven at times. 

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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