1961 Ivory Satin Long-Sleeved Gown with Draped Sides, Swan-neck Collar, and Flower Accents

Overall Description: Ivory Satin Gown with fabric flowers at each swag-draped side, and Cathedral train supported by hoop skirt. Swan-neck Collar and long, shaped sleeves with peaked hem and close-set buttons to elbow. Floral quilt-stitching on centre-front panel of skirt and bodice. Optional bustle loops under skirt

Colours: Ivory

Patterns: Floral quilt-stitch embroidery on bodice & center-front skirt panel

Texture/Fabric Type: Sating with Silk-Organza underlayer

Fabric Content: Unknown

Brand: n/a

Size tag: n/a 

Measurements:  
(Without ease)

• Chest/Bust: 38”
• Waist: 30”
• Sleeve: 30”

Design Details: 

• Neckline/Collar style:
• Sleeve style:
• Darts: Curved fit-seams over bust from armscye, fit darts on back from waist, neck and shoulder
• Waist style: Seam at true waist, close fitting
• Skirt Style/length: Floor length with Cathedral train, panelled, with draped swags held with fabric flower on either side.
• Hem: Narrow, turned up, with thin horsehair braid
• Closures: close-set buttons CB from nape to hipline & each sleeve from cuff to elbow
• Buttons: Self-covered with satin loops - 38-40 on back & 16x ea sleeve
• Accessories included: Original Hoop Skirt
• NOTE: Genuine vintage garment, some water-marks, discolouration, etc