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#DV-51- Blue Velvet Halter Gown - $20.00

Era - 1970s
Measurements - 54 inches long, fits 34 inch bust, 28 waist, 38 hips
Label - none, appears to be hand made
Fabric - velvet

Long length, pretty blue velvet gown with cut-in shoulders. Fuller around bottom. Unlined, nylon zipper down the back.

Condition - Very good condition. Velvet has some blemmishes and needs a thorough steaming. There are six tears, each up to 1 inch in size, around the bottom 2 inches of the gown. Probably from previous wearer's heel getting caught in the fabric.







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#DV-91- XS Blue Velvet Sheath - $25.00

Era - 1960s
Measurements - 35 inches long, fits 33 inch bust, 22 waist, 34 hips
Label - none
Fabric - rayon velvet, acetate lining

Dark blue velvet dress, fitted at waist with inset cording. Scoop neck, fitted skirt. Acetate lining and metal zipper down the back.

Condition - Very good condition. Need a patient steaming, you know that I'm terrible at that.







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#DV-92- Oriental Satin Brocade Dress - $28.00

Era - 1960s
Measurements - 43 inches long, fits 37 inch bust, 32 waist, 42 hips
Label - none, probably hand made
Fabric - Hong Kong satin, acetate lining

Probably a home made dress, but made from real Hong Kong satin brocade in a silvery grey with pastel flowers. No seam at waist, vertical darts for slight shaping. Acetate lining and metal zipper down the back.

Condition - Very good condition. faint yellow ring under one arm. Darts on the back have been taken out, leaving faint marks where they used to be.









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#DV-93- Black Gown w/White Velvet Top - $28.00

Era - late 1960s to early 70s
Measurements - 53 inches long, fits 35 inch bust, 28 waist, full hips
Label - none, probably handmade
Fabric - polyester

White velvet top with thin creped polyester skirt, lined in acetate. The skirt is fuller around the bottom. Metal zipper down the back.

Condition - Very good condition. Light yellow ring under one arm.










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