wedding dress 1940s vintage Size 8 Bridal Gown

wedding dress 1940s vintage Size 8 Bridal GownFrom the era of war brides and sweetheart styles, this 1940s bridal gown has a fitted bodice with rich gathers framing the bust and an invert V waist panel. Has a high curved V neck and ruched panels to the sides waist with V point wrists. The classic full skirt has a huge formal seven foot train. Ladies' Size 8 to 9 Measurements Bust 35, Waist 27. 5; Shoulder to Shoulder 13. 5, Shoulder to Waist 14. 75, Front Waist to Front Hem 44, Shoulder to Train

From the era of war brides and sweetheart styles, this 1940s bridal gown has a fitted bodice with rich gathers framing the bust and an invert-V waist panel. Has a high curved V-neck and ruched panels to the sides waist with V-point wrists. The classic full skirt has a huge formal seven-foot train.

Ladies' Size
8 to 9

Measurements
Bust 35, Waist 27.5; Shoulder to Shoulder 13.5, Shoulder to Waist 14.75, Front Waist to Front Hem 44, Shoulder to Train Hem 120.25 Inches

Era
1940s

Label
None, made by a dressmaker

Materials
Ivory taffeta with a classic ribbed rustling feel, probably rayon

Closure
Center back self buttons & loops

Condition
Fair

Condition Detail
This is a project gown, fabric is sturdy, has mild but widespread yellowing throughout, some large light yellow liquid areas to right front and side hem, occasional obvious rust marks throughout, one at front waist and many throughout back skirt and train, an odd triangle-shaped line of stitching to right back next to the armhole seam, ideal for display/costume unless it's cleaned and then carefully reworked to cover these problems

Washing Instructions
Dry clean

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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