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1950s Branell Floral Luminous Silk Taffeta Dress A remarkable piece of fashion history. Incredible inner construction. Original By Branell label; retailed through Julius Garfinckel & Co. of Washington, D.C., one of America’s most prestigious luxury department stores.Crafted from luxurious silk taffeta, this dress features a vivid impressionistic abstract floral print. Fitted bodice, dramatic bell-shaped skirt; elegance of the New Look era.A structural masterpiece great for study; the interior reveals exceptional mid-century engineering: a built-in structured petticoat with shaping tucks designed to hold the full silhouette without added bulk, along with internal boning, hook-and-eye waist shaping, and metal zipper. Garfinckel’s label, ILGWU union label, and beautifully preserved pinked interior seams.Measurements (flat lay):Pit to Pit: 16\"
Waist: 11\"
Interior Hip: 19\"
Arm Opening: 6\"
Outer Shell Sweep: 52\"
Inner Structure Sweep: 34\"
Full Length: 42\"#1950s #Branell #VintageCouture #CoquetteStyle
