Beautiful rare black rayon bias cut evening gown, lovely drape over the hips to a full skirt. Hand-cut black glass bead trim and hand- stitched sequin flower provides lovely detail for striking a stunning figure.

Drop waist fitted bodice has gathered bust above waistline darts, princess cut bust trimmed in a Greek key design, black netting gathered into neckline finished with black piping, back bodice also has same row of black beads, row of nine self fabric covered button fasten back at neckline, long black net set-in sleeves has three elbow darts narrow wrist with single snap, three gore bias-cut skirt, front skirt panel is gathered into bodice, left side metal zipper.

Label ~ Chumley, Charles F. Berg, Portland

Size ~ Small to XSmall, please use measurement given below

Measurement taken across front while flat then doubled where appropriate, please allow for fit and ease

Bust ~ 32"

Under bust ~ 28"

Underarm to underarm ~ 34"

Back shoulder width ~ 12 1/2"

Waist ~ 26"

Hips ~ Free

Length ~ From top of shoulder near neck to hem ~ 58 1/2"

Sleeve length ~ 23"

Wrist circumference ~ 5 3/4"

Bottom skirt circumference ~ 176"

Excellent condition, no stains or tears, one tiny 1/8" hole at very bottom near hem at back, hidden in fullness of skirt.

This item is sold from a vintage boutique in Ashland, OR.