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Dee Davenport Howe

146 Bowdoin Street ~ Springfield, Massachusetts 01109 ~ (413) -781-1505

 

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1930's, Light blue /green lace gown and jacket . Scoop neck on the gown. 3 purple silk ribbon spaghetti straps on each shoulder. The straps are probably not original, the ribbon is vintage. Low back , natural waist line, with a 1 inch waist band. Bias cut floor length skirt. The gown is lined in blue /green rayon taffeta. Snap and hook closure on the left side. The jacket is the same lace as the dress, cape sleeves one hook closure at the waist and has a 5 inch peplum. 30 inch bust, 24 inch waist and 32/34 inch hips. Excellent Condition.

cat# DC5185 price $275.00

 

 

A gorgeous 1990's Lilac Polyester evening gown, the gown is decorated with glitter swirl design. Spaghetti straps. Straight style , floor length. On the left side of the skirt is a long kick from the thigh to the hem. Mint Condition. 34 inch bust, 38 inch hips and 54 inches long.

cat# DC5415 price $125.00

 

1980's Jessica McClintock gown. The bodice is black velvet , off the shoulder style with a deep "V" neck in front. A "V" seam at the waist, with gold crochet around the waist seam. Long sleeves. The skirt is multi color taffeta. Cranberry, dark green, cobalt blue, and black. The stripes are separated by a thin gold line. Back zipper, Gown is ankle length. New Condition. 34 inch bust, 26 inch waist, 50 inches long from shoulder to hem.

cat# DC5649 Price $155.00

 

 

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1990's Strapless gown. The bodice is Black chiffon over black taffeta ,upper bodice is covered in turquoise and purple sequins and beads . Natural waist line with a "V" seam in front. The skirt is gathered chiffon over polyester. Lower calf length, with a handkerchief hemline. Ankle length. Back zipper. Label Boutique de Jolie Madame Size 8. Bust 34 inches, 26 inch waist, 43 inches long. Excellent Condition.

cat# DC5648 price $125.00

 

 

 

 

Sequin Design

1990's. Royal Purple evening gown. The front of the bodice is purple velvet, high round neck and sleeveless, empire waist seam. The back of the bodice is a sheer purple mesh, The bodice back has 3 snaps for closure and at each snap is a purple satin bow with rhinestone center. The skirt starts under the bust and flows to the floor, "AL" line shape and is purple poly satin. 30 inch bust, 26 inch waist, 38 inch hips and 55 inches long. New/ Mint Condition.

cat# DC5653 price $105.00

 

 

 

 

 

Close up of bodice

1930's Off white evening gown. 2 spaghetti straps on each shoulder. The top of the bodice is decorated with 1 inch pleated tulle. Off white and clear sequins decorated the bust area. Rayon taffeta From under the bust to the waist. Natural waist line. Side hook closure. On the skirt their is a 7 inch wide area around the hips that is decorated with sequins. From the hips to the floor is a very gathered off white tulle skirt with a rayon taffeta under skirt. Very slight under arm discolor on the ruffle under the arms, this is not noticeable when worn. and 2 dot rust stains the size of the head of a pencil eraser on the skirt in the back otherwise the gown is in Excellent Condition. 28 inch waist, 36 inch bust, 40 inch hips and 57 inches long.

cat# DC5271 price $475.00 "SOLD"

 

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Back view

1940's/ early 50's Gold /yellow nylon gown. The nylon has a sparkle sheen. "V" neck, cap sleeves. Side metal zipper. Natural waist line. There is a seam is at the hips. In the front there are gathers at each hip. In the back is a gathered panel. Ankle length full skirt. Gown is lined in rayon taffeta. There is one tiny mend on the right shoulder where a corsage had been at one time. Maybe another corsage will be worn in that spot or rhinestone pin. Otherwise the gown is in Excellent Condition. 36 inch bust, 30 inch waist, 37 /38 inch hips. 51 inches long.

cat# DC5627 price $255.00

 

closer view

1960's Gold Shantung silk gown. Jackie Kennedy style. Oval neck line, sleeveless. No waist seam, "A" line shape skirt , floor length. Back zipper. The gown is decorated the full length in front with a sheer tulle that is edged with silver glass beads, pearl flowers and iridescent sequins with pearl centers and silver beads. Gown is fully lined. Bust 38 inches, 34 inch waist, 40 inch hips and 54 inches long.

cat#DC5531 price $175.00

 

 

Closer view

1990's Silver Leme' gown . The fabric of this gown is a stretchy style. Low round neck, cap sleeves. 2 rows of glass beads under the bust. Gown is fitted to the waist. Floor length "A" line skirt. The gown is fully lined in a white silky polyester. No zippers, you put it on over the head. Label Scott McClintock. 32 inch bust, 34 inch hips and 57 inches long from shoulder to hem. Excellent/ Mint Condition.

cat# DC5634 price $185.00

Closer View

1940's Beautiful medium green silk taffeta gown and stole. The gown is strapless, side zipper, 23 green tiny taffeta buttons down the front for decoration "V" seam at the waist. Skirt is full has box pleats , full floor length. The stole is the same fabric as the gown. This gown is in near perfect condition, the only damage I see is some staining under the underarms, the right are has more than the left, it's not that bad. Otherwise it's in Excellent Condition. 32/33 in bust, 26 inch waist, 49 inches long from bust to hem. The dress is the same color all through the dress any other colors you see are the reflection of the flash.

cat# DC5718 price $255.00

 

 

 

 

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Damage

Stole

1930's Medium blue/ purple silk taffeta gown and jacket, with a swirl design. The gown has 1 inch wide shoulder straps, lots of gathers in the bust area with a 1 inch ruffle at the top. Seam under the bust, natural waist with no seam. Side snap closure , waist ties in back. Floor length "A" line shape skirt. The Jacket is a bolero style, same fabric, with elbow length puffy sleeves. Excellent Condition. 34 inch bust, 28 inch waist, 38 inch hips, 58 inches long from shoulder to hem.

cat# DC5636 price $275.00

 

Jacket

1960's Cranberry velvet gown. One shoulder strap, under bust seam. Straight style skirt, floor length with a 15 inch kick in the back. In the back the gown has a 6 1/2 inch panel of cranberry velvet that runs from the waist to the hem, the panel covers the back zipper and the kick. Great gown. Excellent/ mint condition. 32 inch bust, 26 inch waist, 38 inch hips and 55 inches long.

cat# DC5695 price $135.00

 

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 Daveda Howe

146 Bowdoin Street ~ Springfield, Massachusetts 01109 ~ (413) -781-1505