1930s 1940s Purple Silk Velvet Gown | small burgundy red • beaded top loops w/

• beaded top loops w/ cording drawstring handles

faint spots on front of bodice at bust-level

which is only noticeable upon very close inspection and not noticeable while worn

hips: open | 80"

1930s 1940s Purple Silk Velvet Gown | small burgundy red • beaded top loops w/D E T A I L S late 1930s early 1940s gown rich purple silk velvet shirring atop the shoulders + 4" below, leading into a gathered under bust seam sweetheart neckline with panels from upper bodice criss crossing into ruching at side seams above waist overlapping petal sleeves with gathering atop the shoulders gathered cummerbund effect in back above waist fitted waist bias cut flared skirt, curve hugging drape original "Kover Zip" covered metal side