Circa 1950

France

Beautiful silk and lace ball gown or ceremony dress, black and white dating from the 1950s. White silk faille bottom entirely covered with black cotton lace, handmade with a spindle and highlighted with two large black velvet ribbons with large bows. Curved bustier with large bare back neckline and skirt with large bottom mounted with hollow pleats at the waist. Zipper in the back (indicating its French manufacture), cream taffeta lining for the bustier. No petticoat. No defects to note, clean dress without holes. Very good condition of color and conservation.

Dimensions: Equivalent size 35-36 France. Height 106 cm, skirt height 84 cm, chest 87 cm, waist 66 cm, hips 104 cm.