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Dove Gray A-Line Shift Dress with Bead-Crusted Neckline and Pockets - M, 1960s

About the Item

Perfect for brunch, weddings and cocktail parties, this heavyweight linen dress combines crisp geometry with masterful but discrete beading. Its Mod fingertip pockets and gentle A-line silhouette evoke Jackie Kennedy, while its otherworldly color—a combination of silver, dove gray and seagrass—begs for attention with merely a whisper. Sleeveless A-line dress with high round neckline and full princess seams front and back; on-seam front pockets. Neck and pockets heavily crusted with pearls, flower beads and rhinestones. Rear metal zipper closure with top hook and eye; fully lined in gray silk georgette. Matching self covered rope tie with dangling beads at each end. fabric: heavyweight linen, silk georgette, beads noteworthy: dry clean only alterations: none condition: very good with one missing rhinestone at center of flower at neckline and two missing beads on one end of rope belt measurements: neckline circumference: 15” shoulders: 15” from shoulder edge to edge bust: 39” waist: 34” hips: 41” length: 38” from shoulder; 31” from underarm sweep: 49” rope belt: 76” long (plus 2 ¼” dangling beads each end) x 3/8” wide label: Seaton Enterprises Ltd. (made in British Crown Colony of Hong Kong) size: vintage size 12; comparable to modern size medium
  • Dimensions:
    Marked Size: vintage 12; comparable to size M (US)Bust: 39 in (99.06 cm)Waist: 34 in (86.36 cm)Hip: 41 in (104.14 cm)Shoulder to Hem: 38 in (96.52 cm)
  • Style:
    A-Line (In the Style Of)
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. One missing rhinestone at center of flower at neckline and two missing beads on one end of rope belt.
  • Seller Location:
    Tucson, AZ
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 0811.09.2451stDibs: LU86439727002

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