1940s Unlabeled Black Jersey Draped & Fitted Day or Cocktail Dress designer-stephen-burrows He shunned overt ornamentation and

He shunned overt ornamentation and instead focused on cut and fabric to convey the beauty of each piece

The waist nips in and the bodice is cut on rounded seams with no defined shoulders

Fully lined in a silver satin and the sleeves are left unlined

Reference Photos: (1) Spring 1969 Donald Brooks

Item# S474

1940s Unlabeled Black Jersey Draped & Fitted Day or Cocktail Dress designer-stephen-burrows He shunned overt ornamentation andThese little black jersey dresses that were made on the late 1940s and early 1950s are wonderful examples of the work being done in these early forms of jersey. The dress is made of a very early silk knit jersey. The fabric is very fluid and drapes very well making it a preferred choice for many dress designers during this time period. The bodice has a detailing on it created by the soft pleats that curve up either side to the neckline. The neckline