1930s 1940s Purple Silk Velvet Gown | small burgundy red • heavy knit wool

• heavy knit wool

hips: open | 80"

length: 33

hips: 26-38"

faint spots on front of bodice at bust-level

1930s 1940s Purple Silk Velvet Gown | small burgundy red • heavy knit woolD 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