1930s Evening Dress - Small Pink Moire Taffeta Formal hotsell Gown - Authentic 30s Party Frock - Picot Stitching - Pastel Flowers - Size 6 Bust 34

1930s evening gown is pink moire taffeta with picot edging and a beautiful, girlish mid-30s design. It has short puffed sleeves, pastel floral bouquets at the shoulders, and curved layers to the neckline. The back has an open V neck with surplice effect and half-belt. Skirt has scalloped seams in a lean A-line. This formal 1930s dress has a fairytale feel with charming details!

Ladies' Size
6

Measurements
hotsell Bust 34, Waist 29, Hip 36; Shoulder to Waist 13.5, Shoulder to Hem 55.5 Inches

Era
1930s

Label
None, likely made at home

Materials
Pale pink rayon moire, thin and fluid with ribbing similar to taffeta (but not crisp); the moire has beautiful movement; pastel milliner's flowers with wire bases

Closure
Side seam snaps, center back snaps to half-belt

Condition
Good

Condition Detail
Shows its age but wearable, freshly washed, good to possibly fair condition, has several vague brown dots to front bodice, front skirt yoke, and midway down on back skirt; below the scalloped seam, the skirt has a darker brown cross-shaped mark and widespread fuchsia pink and orange dye transfer (see sixth and seventh photos), the skirt has two penpoint abraded spots and similar wear around the belt at side seams, side seams at hip area have been let out and old stitching lines show, the milliner's flowers are recent additions

Washing Instructions
Dry clean; or remove flowers, warm hand wash, shape and dry until damp, press on low-medium setting

Please note: All measurements (bust - waist - hip) are the maximum body measurements that will fit the item. These measurements already have ease subtracted and they are not actual fabric widths. To get actual fabric widths add one inch at the bust - one inch at the waist and two inches at the hip.

Size listed is a modern size. Any available vintage size is noted in the Label description. Please remember vintage sizes and modern sizes can vary a great deal.

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