1940s Black and Gold Lame Blouse
Description
This is an original 1940s black crepe blouse with a striking metallic gold swirl design. One of the best cocktail separates we've ever had, with a dropped shoulder, a gentle draping cap sleeve and a fabulous, figure-hugging shape that is well-darted and shaped at the waist. It fastens with the original fabric covered buttons that have a fine, gold circular ring.
Without doubt though, the star of the show is the wonderful spaghetti scrolling embellishment; an extraordinarily labour intensive application of a gold textured metallic thread which has been machine overstitched in a zig zag style. The material is a lightweight crepe, that is not in any way sheer, but it is very fine. The blouse itself has not been lined. It is exceptional construction - we don't see many blouses like this in flawless vintage condition from the 40s anymore. Best fit for up to a UK 8-10 or US 4-6.
MEASUREMENTS
Bust - 34 in. (86.4 cm)
Waist - 26.5 in. (67.3 cm)
Hip - 40 in. (101.6 cm)
Length - 21 in. (53.3 cm)
Shoulders - 15 in. (38.1 cm)
Without doubt though, the star of the show is the wonderful spaghetti scrolling embellishment; an extraordinarily labour intensive application of a gold textured metallic thread which has been machine overstitched in a zig zag style. The material is a lightweight crepe, that is not in any way sheer, but it is very fine. The blouse itself has not been lined. It is exceptional construction - we don't see many blouses like this in flawless vintage condition from the 40s anymore. Best fit for up to a UK 8-10 or US 4-6.
MEASUREMENTS
Bust - 34 in. (86.4 cm)
Waist - 26.5 in. (67.3 cm)
Hip - 40 in. (101.6 cm)
Length - 21 in. (53.3 cm)
Shoulders - 15 in. (38.1 cm)
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