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Finalized Item Description
Item Title: Authentic 1971–1973 Vintage ILGWU Lace Prairie Wedding Gown
SOME PICTURES SHOW THE ORIGINAL VEIL ….the veil is NOT included, but is being sold in a separate listing.
Tag Size: Vintage 6 (Fits like a modern size XS)
Brand/Maker: Made in a US Union Factory (ILGWU Registered)
Condition: Vintage AS-IS (Detailed below)
✨ Item Overview & Design Features:
Step back into romantic, early-1970s style with this gorgeous, authentic prairie-style wedding dress. It perfectly captures the late-Victorian/Edwardian revival trend of the era with high-quality factory construction details.
* Neckline: Gorgeous V-neck lace bodice overlay layered over a sheer, high-neck pleated ruffle mock collar (classic illusion neckline).
* Sleeves: Semi-sheer flowing bishop sleeves tapering down to wide, structured lace cuffs.
* Premium Cuff Details: The wrists feature an elegant row of original, delicate fabric-covered bridal buttons and authentic elastic loop fastenings, finished with a matching pleated accordion ruffle.
* Skirt: Multi-layered, floating A-line maxi skirt made of semi-sheer chiffon/organza that moves beautifully.
* Closure: Fully functioning metal-pull back zipper with secure hook-and-eye closures at the high collar.
🧵 Provenance & Authenticity Tags:
Includes the original dual-panel green factory lot inspection tag (Style No. 11040) stamped size 6. It also retains its original red-and-blue stitched ILGWU Union Label (dating to the 1963–1973 era) alongside its original vintage "Professional Dry Clean Only" care instruction tag.
⚠️ Vintage Sizing & Measurements Note:
Vintage garment tags run substantially smaller than modern sizing. This dress behaves like a modern size Extra Small (XS). To guarantee a proper fit, please compare these flat measurements against a dress you already own:
🔍 Condition Report:
This dress is in structurally sound, beautiful vintage shape with no major rips, tears, or zipper issues. Because it is a 50+ year-old heirloom piece, there is noticeable, age-appropriate yellowing and vintage amber discoloration localized around the upper lace bodice, inner armpits, and the high pleated collar. It has been safely stored but has not been chemically treated, soaked, or professionally specialty dry-cleaned. We leave any fabric-brightening attempts to the discretion of the collector/buyer. Sold strictly AS-IS
