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Item - RD4068

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Ivory colored 2 piece set with embossed stitched pattern - gathers at bustline - short jacket snaps to dress - dress has double spaghetti straps - beautiful dress for special occasion....light and flowing....likely late 40's early 50's

Condition: Excellent
Size: Bust: 34 / Waist: 28 / Overall Length: 60" / Side Zipper: 8" / Hips: Full
Price: $80
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Item - RD4067

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Pink heavy tafetta formal with gathered shoulder straps princess waist - has a beautiful rhinestone embellished rossette at waist - looks like it was worn once and lovingly stored away for many years.

Condition: Excellent
Size: Bust: 36-38 / Waist: 30 / Overall Length: 56" / Side Zipper: 11" / Hips: up to 44
Price: $85
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Item - RD4066

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Dusty rose colored silk chiffon overlay - bodice is rusched in front and sheer in back...also features poofed shoulders - skirt is full....gorgeous special occasion dress.

Condition: Excellent
Size: Bust: 34 / Waist: 26 / Overall Length: 52 / Side Zipper: 12"
Price: $120
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Item - RD4065

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Light pink colored lace dress with buttons down front(actually snaps closed) - cap sleeves and satin panel...possibly 30's (you will need a slip for this dress)

Condition: Excellent
Size: Bust: 36 / Waist: 28 / Overall Length: 42
Price: $38
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Item - RD4064

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Full length goddess dress with black velvet bodice and black lace over pink underskirt....there are 2 very tiny snags on the overlay, virtually un-noticable unless your really looking for them.

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Size: Bust: 36 / Waist: 28 / Hips: Full / Overall Length: 60" / Side Zipper: 9"
Price: $62
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Item - RD4062

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Striking dress of heavy green tafetta skirt and silk bodice with colorful print...skirt is box pleated....comes with coral colored velvet waistband that hooks in the back - comes from a retired opera singers collection.

Condition: Excellent
Size: Bust: 34-36 / Waist: 25 / Hips: Full / Overall Length: 56"
Price: $95
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Item - RD4061

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Cardinal red semi sheer rayon dress with ethnic appeal - most likely bought as a souvenir from a "south of the border" country...features white embroidered motif and original matching belt...looks never worn

Condition: Excellent
Size: Bust: 44+ / Waist: 34 / Side Zipper: 9" / Hips: Full
Price: $44
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Item - RD4060

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Beautiful classic 40's in seafoam with sequin trim - sad to say that this gorgeous frock has a series of faint watermarks around the front area (looks like sweat stains) - I had it cleaned an it lightened them considerably but never took them out completely ....this is an excellent theater dress - price reflects flaws.

Condition: Excellent
Size: Bust: 36 / Waist: 28 / Side Zipper: 9" / Hips: up to 44
Price: $40 ON HOLD
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Item - RD4058

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Label: Miss Bea-Tween
Gorgeous rayon portrait dress - mesh around neckline and waist accent with grey satin trim.....Dohlman cut blouse...all around striking dress. (the pictures don't do it justice)

Condition: Excellent
Size: Bust: 36 / Waist: 28 / Overall Length: 42" / Side Zipper 12" / Hips: up to 40
Price: $100
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Item - RD4056

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Label: Cele Originals
Gorgeous portrait dress in black rayon with built in sash that starts at the left shoulder down to the waist and drops at the side - has short pleats....clean elegant lines....looks barely ever worn.

Condition: Excellent

Size: Bust: 36 / Waist: 26 / Hips: 36 / Overall Length: 42" / Back Zipper: 24"
Price: $95
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Item - RD4055

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Turn of the century day dress in remarkably good condition - black cotton with polka dots and stitched on trim details...upper section is lined....blouse has hidden buttons...dress has built in waist tie - also has frilly trim above the hem..... likely 1890's - 1910 period...rare find in great shape.

Condition: Excellent

Size: Bust: 36 / Waist: 28-32 / Hips:Full / Overall Length: 52"
Price: $120
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Item - RD4051

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Striking wedding gown in ivory colored tulle over white tafetta - lacy trim at waist shoulders. Dress is possibly 30's and in virtual mint condition. Sheer sleeves and long sheer train. A great one for that matrimonial event.

Condition: Excellent

Size: Bust: 36 / Waist: 26 / Hips: Full
Price: $295
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Item - RD4047

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Beautiful wool crepe portrait dress that gathers at the left hip and trains downward - backside is pink satin. Bodice is V neckline with gathering at shoulders. Classic 40's in great condition.

Condition: Excellent
Size: Bust: 34-36 / Waist: 24 / Side Zipper: 20" / Overall Length: 58"
Price: $70
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Item - RD4046

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Label: "Dressy Casual" by Syd - Chicago
Very nice heavy rayon crepe with little tassels throughout -ivory colored and the tassels are one shade warmer... fabric has nice weight to it, well constructed quality garment - comes with matching belt.

Condition: Excellent
Size: Bust: 40 / Waist: 32 / Overall Length: 45" / Hips: 44 / Back Zipper: 24"
Price: $60
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Item - RD4014

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Gorgeous black crepe with lace and sequein bust overlay - matching fabric button accent down front and built-in back tie....excellent special occasion dress.

Condition: Excellent
Size: Bust: 34-36 / Waist: 26 / Overall Length: 40" / Hips: 36 / Side Zipper: 12"
Price: $95
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Item - RD4042

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Navy blue lace overlay...shoulders have a natural colored semi sheer lining while the lower lining is navy...chest gathers and sleeves have diamond cuff.

Condition: Excellent
Size: Bust: 36 / Waist: 26-27 / Overall length: 48" / Side Zipper: 10"
Price: $64
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Item - RD4031

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Label: Donna Gordon for E+W
Cotton shirtwaist with button detail and dropped pleats - cute looking day dress.

Condition: Excellent
Size: Bust: 36 / Waist: 28 / Overall Length: 48" / Hips: Up to 40 / Side Zipper: 9"
Price: $46
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Item - RD4028
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Item - RD4028

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Navy colored linen dress with beautiful embroidered work on shoulders and down backside - buttons in front...possible 30's dress

Condition: Excellent
Size: Bust: 34-36 / Waist: 25-26 / Overall Length: 47" / Hips: 36
Price: $65
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