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selection of 1940's Dresses ~ Page 1 of 4
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WCD 2609 Price $69.00 Grade "A" ORDER THIS ITEM |
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Striking, caramel hue, cotton wrap around dress. It has a V neckline
with a dainty lace trim. There are stitched down pleats at the
shoulders that open up. Vertical darts rise up each side in front and
back from the waistline. Three quarter sleeves are cut in one piece
with the garment and the shoulders are padded. A metal rhinestone pin
is sewn at the shoulder. The cuffed sleeves are trimmed in lace and
have four decorative buttons. The full, circle skirt has side seam
pockets and a self belt. Labeled “Jeanne Model”. Bust: 34" Waist: 25" Hips: Full Length: 15.5" S-W, 27.5" W-H Sleeves: 13.5" underarm to hem |
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WCD 2573 Price $69.00 Grade "A" ORDER THIS ITEM |
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Navy blue gabardine dress is beautifully tailored. Not sure if this
was used as a uniform, as there is an “M” monogrammed on small collar
and stitched inside the collar is “UTO #3 15. The collar has a tab
underneath, small shoulder pads and there are buttons down the front
with bound button holes. The cuffed sleeves are cut in one piece with
the bodice, have a gusset and a set of vertical darts rise up each side
from the waist. The gored skirt is somewhat full. Labeled “Craig
English Casuals made in the USA”. Bust: 36" Waist: 29" Hips: 42" Length: 16.5" shoulder to waist, 31.5" waist to hem |
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WCD 2572 Price $49.00 Grade "B" ORDER THIS ITEM |
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Dark blue, rayon 40s dress with a deep V neckline and a wide
midriff with a satin ribbon and bow with pinched gathers shooting
up towards the bust. The short cuffed sleeves are cut in one
piece with the bodice. The skirt has hip pockets with a box
pleat in between. It has a back kick pleat and a side metal
zipper. Dress has a partial size label and self belt. The ribbon
has an iridescent sheen, this minor imperfection is noticeable upon
close inspection. Bust: 36" Waist: 29" Hips: 38" Length: 15.5" shoulder to waist, 31" waist to hem |
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WCD 2536 Price $60.00 Grade "A" ORDER THIS ITEM |
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Lime
green, linen dress with great details. The bodice has a standup collar
with winged tips. Three darts run from the shoulder to the center front
on both sides, there are buttons to the waist and the short sleeves are
cuffed. The skirt has stitched down darts that open up at the bottom to
form a box pleat in the middle and knife pleats on either side. Dress
closes with a side metal zipper. Labeled “Jeanne Durrell Dallas”. Bust: 34" Waist: 26" Hips: 36" Length: 16.5" S-W, 28" W-H |
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WCD 2410 Price $69.00 Grade "B" ORDER THIS ITEM |
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Lovely, black rayon dress with a V neckline and two large black
plastic, faceted buttons. The shoulders have pads and stitched down
seams that open up. The short sleeves have a vine pattern cording. The
skirt has a tiered half peplum along one side with the same trim as the
sleeves. Dress closes with small buttons at the side. There are a few
small shiny areas, that are noticeable upon close inspection. Bust: 36" Waist: 30" Hips: 40" Length: 15.5" shoulder to waist, 25" waist to hem |
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WCD 2309 Price $48.00 Grade "B" ORDER THIS ITEM |
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Beautiful navy blue, crepe dress with dazzling
features. The
small collar is sprinkled with clear colored rhinestones and it closes
with large aurora borealis rhinestone buttons. The sleeves have a wide
armhole and narrow at the cuff and the shoulders are padded. It is
darted at the bust, and the skirt is gored on backside while the front
has knife pleats that open up towards the bottom. Dress is very
wearable but not perfect, the shoulders are just a bit lighter, this is
noticeable only upon close inspection. Bust: 34" Waist: 30" Hips: Full Length: 17.5" S-W, 30" W-H Sleeves: 24" |
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