50’s Black Taffeta and Peach Satun Panel Dress bordeaux knit bag Regular to narrow shoulder

Regular to narrow shoulder

It might be a rayon or a cotton-blend

pink floral short sleeve A Line w zipper closure on back bodice and buttons down front of skirt

(see pic #6 for the open trunk view and pic #9 for hallmarks on underside of lid) THIS IS TRULY THE PIÈCE DE RÉSISTANCE

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50’s Black Taffeta and Peach Satun Panel Dress bordeaux knit bag Regular to narrow shoulderA darling 40s 50s cocktail dress by Frank Tisch, made of great quality black taffeta with a unique coppery peach satin panel accented by elegant braided trim & matching beads. The dress has a fitted bodice with decorative buttons, dropped waist, full skirt, V neckline front & back, half sleeves, and side metal zipper closure. There is an attached petticoat of stiff papery fabric as well. A fabric test suggests the fabrics are not pure silk but