1950s Frank Usher Black Panne Silk Velvet Dress 20s_shawl the manufacturing labels are present

the manufacturing labels are present in a side seam on the skirt and it is labelled a 36 which in modern sizing roughly equates to size UK 6 to 8 or US 2-4

Featuring batwing cut sleeves and a plunging V-neck line the dress is gathered under the bust

It is quite long - almost tunic like in length

The dress is a gamine wiggle style with a pretty scalloped hemline

Featuring a V-neckline trimmed in contrasting green and sugar pink grosgrain ribbon

1950s Frank Usher Black Panne Silk Velvet Dress 20s_shawl the manufacturing labels are presentAn original vintage 1950s evening dress from renowned British occasion wear designer Frank Usher. This dress dates from the early part of the decade and is made from a fabulous quality black inky silk velvet. The gown has an elasticated and gathered scoop neck with gentle pleating falling from the neckline to the empire line bust. The dress has structural boning on the side portions of the waistline and from the central darting of the skirt panel the