Description: Sultry & slinky mid 40's era silky black crepe dress with an iridescent magenta colored band of taffeta accentuating the hips with a matching big bow in the back at the derriere and an inverted V panel of taffeta in the back. This has ruched gathering at the waist on the sides & on the 3/4 length sleeves, padded shoulders and a full length metal back zipper. In near perfect condition , freshly cleaned with the tiniest hint of lightening in a small area at waist level. A stunning war time era dress, labeled C. Crawford Hollidge, Boston, no size label.