Vintage 1930s Brown Silk Velvet Dress Floral Lace Neckline Cap Sleeves AS IS. This is an authentic 1930s dress made from a deep brown silk velvet. It has a natural waistline and a side seam zipper. There is a shallow v-slit in the center back that fastens with a loop and button at the top. The neckline features a yoke overlay of light brown floral lace. There is a side seam metal zipper.