1950s Fred Perlberg Black Velvet & Taffeta Gown | small green shoes waist: 45"

waist: 45"

5"depth: 4"height: 7"handle height: 4"C O N D I T I O NVery good vintage condition

One super small tear on middle left side of skirt has been repaired

horizontal bust seam to underwire)

The elastic on the neckline/straps has been replaced

1950s Fred Perlberg Black Velvet & Taffeta Gown | small green shoes waist: 45"D E T A I L S 1950s party dress fit + flare shape black faille taffeta (burns like olefin, a synthetic fiber) + black rayon(?) velvet wide diagonal single shoulder strap sweetheart neckline with velvet behind fold over + pleated petal bust bodice structured with boning fitted waist with piping trim true circle skirt with rings of velvet piping stiffened rayon mesh underskirt for structure fullness, attached at the waist metal side zipper, hook + eye