Antique Museum-Archived 1930s Silk Satin Cold-Shoulder Gown

A unique and devastatingly beautiful find, this silk satin gown, embellished with diamanté jewels, was at one stage held in a museum collection. This ivory dress is a breathtaking example of 1930s style, and it would be perfect today as a wedding dress, with a stunning and flattering bias-cut shape. The fine details of this Hollywood-style dress are mesmerising, with a cowl-effect neckline and split-shoulder, diamanté-dotted drapes, that would have been meticulously applied by skilled hands.

We can totally imagine the original owner of this dress at a late 1930s ball or flapper party, catching her heel in the skirt that created the hole on the skirt that is an emblem of this items remarkable past. It has the patina of nearly a century of life, but is still utterly stunning, wearable, and is a rare opportunity for a collector or bride to restore an authentic piece of fashion history.

THE DETAILS

Era: Circa 1930-1940

Material: Silk satin

Condition: Great condition. Should be treated kindly with real love. The dress has some yellowing. There is a 3-inch rip at the bottom, likely caused by a heel, with a smaller hole beneath, and another small hole at the back of the skirt. These are merely marks of character and history, with it being almost a century old. Some of the jewels are missing but this is not noticeable until close inspection.

THE MEASUREMENTS

Shown on a modern 6-8.

Bust: 33 inches

Waist: 30 inches

Length: 57 inches