Size 2 Wedding Gown - Austere 1960s Empire Gown with Pearl Clusters & Train XS

Description

Very beautiful in diminutive proportions! This vintage bridal gown has a ballet neckline and a raised waist seam high under the bust. Lacy curlique flowers detail the bust and forearms, with spaced appliques of the same spaced around the skirt. Each flower has a rich dome-like cluster of pearls. The gown's attached train extends about 3-4 feet behind the bride with an elegant curved hem. Original 0.00 tag attached from forty years ago.
Ladies' Size
2 to 3
Measurements
Bust 32, Raised Waist 27, Hip 46; Shoulder to Raised Waist 10.5, Back Waist to Back Hem 58, Front Waist to Front Hem 42
Era
1960s
Label
'Sallie's' in the back bodice and 'Teeny' on the hanger loops ('Teeny' was a petite line by Priscilla of Boston in the 1960s)
Materials
Afterglow* silk blend rustling taffeta with a pearly lustre, matching Alencon floral lace, hand-sewn white faux pearls, ecru fiber-like lining
Closure
Center back self buttons & loops, neck to hip
Condition
Excellent
Condition Detail
Never worn, has a single 1/8-inch beige freckle to left wrist, hard to notice; the lower panels of most appliques around the skirt have a faint touch of age dappling, not noticeable unless very carefully scrutinized
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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