Vintage 1940's Rich Merlot Velvet Dress with Hammered Brass Buttons - Size S

This vintage late 1930s to early 1940s dress was made from a rich merlot hued velvet material. Bias cut with gorgeous ruched detail across the chest, with exaggerated princess puffed sleeves supported by crescent moon shoulder pads to provide the classic 30s silhouette. This darling midi length dress closes up the chest with hammered brass buttons, and at the side with a hidden metal zipper. Slim fitting through the upper hip with a subtle A line skirt that falls just past the knee. A classic style of the era.

Label: None
Era: 1930s-1940s
Material: Rayon velvet
Color: Merlot red
Size: Small (please see measurements)

Condition

Very good: Structurally sound with no holes, rips, or stains. There are some areas where the pile is a bit scuffed and one 'mend' where the velvet had worn down (did not create a hole) and was stitched to hide. 

Measurements: (taken flat, relaxed, and doubled):

Shoulder: 18”
Sleeve Length: 11"
Sleeve Coi: 18"
Sleeve Opening: 12”
Bust: 34-36"
Waist: 27-29"
Hip: up to 41"
Length Shoulder to Underbust: 12"
Length Shoulder to Waist: 16"
Length: 40"

Model in first photo measurements are 34 bust, 29 waist, 39 hip, 5'7 height