1940s wedding dress in glowing candlelight satin, with long full sleeves, a deeply ruched bodice, and tiered skirt in gorgeous sheer lace panels. Has a V-neck edged in lace, and rich satin ruffles to the skirt tiers. Skirt is lined in satin.
Original net veil has a beaded headpiece in a flexible wired headband, with pretty chain stitching to the rectangular veil. Headpiece has meandering curves of beadwork with a crown-like cluster at center top.
Both pieces have the original tags, as this set was never worn. It was meant for a Midwestern bride who didn't have a traditional ceremony when she was meant to be wed in 1942... she and her groom eloped instead.
Ladies' Size
8 to 9
Measurements
Dress: Bust 36.5, Waist 26.5, Hip 38; Shoulder to Shoulder 14.25, Sleeve Length 28, Shoulder to Natural Waist 16, Shoulder to Drop Waist Seam 20, Shoulder to Dress Hem 55.5 Inches
Veil: 13 Inches Length of Headpiece's Base Headband, Veil's Net Length 47, Net Width At Hem 48.5 Inches
Era
1940s
Label
None, factory made; original hangtag says ' Style / Color / Size / Name / Bell-Mar Dress Reg'd ' on the dress, and ' Bridal Veil / No S7361 / 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 Yds Size / RAYON / MADE IN ENGLAND ' on the veil
Materials
Candlelight rayon satin, beige floral lace, thin rayon or rayon/acetate satin skirt lining; veil is cream rayon net, buckram, wire, glass seed beads in whites and beige
Closure
Center back self buttons & loops on dress, none needed on veil
Condition
Excellent
Condition Detail
Never worn, original hangtags attached, the dress has an occasional scant scuff to the satin, primarily to back torso, quite mild; faintest hint of perspiration under the arms in 1-2" half-circles; the dress hangtag is partially creased and loose, veil has many small but somewhat noticeable holes to the net, the veil hangtag has been pinned back into place
Washing Instructions
Dry clean dress; veil should only be spotted by hand if needed
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 two inches 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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