Simple Black Velvet 1940's Cocktail Dress

A simple mid 1940's cocktail dress in plush black velvet. Sleeveless high necked bodice with hidden front snap closures. Dress has a straight skirt with a rear center seam vent (not slit). Side metal zipper. A very modest dress which could be worn jumper style with a blouse underneath (as it may originally have been).

Size: 35" bust, 25" waist, 35" hips. Approximately 43 1/2" from shoulder to hem.

Condition: In good condition. A bit of a uniform sheen to the velvet. Though thankfully the sheen and richness of the velvet hide them, there are about a dozen very tiny holes in the skirt (if you wear a black slip underneath you'll certainly never see them).