This is an original 1949 black and white print ad for wedding dresses from Abraham & Straus. Featured here is a rayon satin gown with a yoke of imported Chantilly lace and tiny crystal beads. A magnificent train flows from the polonaise drapery, with matching halo and veil of silk illusion.
CONDITION
This 64+ year old Item is rated Very Fine +++. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. There is some light wrinkling in the bottom left corner.
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Product Type: Original Print Ad; Black / White
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Grade: Very Fine +++
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Dimensions: Approximately 8.75 x 12 inches; 22 x 30 cm
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Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
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Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)
Attention all brides-to-be! Browse "down the aisle" of this collection of vintage wedding and bridal gown ads from 1936, 1949, and 1956, plus advertisements for popular honeymoon destinations. Get inspired or simply enjoy the bridal fashions of the past --you'll surely say "YES" to more than one of these creations!
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