1940's black scalloped vest

Era: 1940s a rare and unique black wool crepe vest from the barbara turner collection, its sculptural neckline nodding to schiaparelli and reinterpreting tuxedo styling for a woman's body. this scalloped, sculptural shaping echoes a technique popular in 1940s design, though the dramatic scale of this particular piece sets it apart from more typical uses of the style. an attached velvet cummerbund crosses the center front, closing at the side seam with hook-and-eye, and velvet-covered buttons echo the tuxedo reference throughout. smaller in scale with more provocative styling than most pieces in the collection, this may have started life as a costume. interior is clean finished. Size: s/m, generous through the bust to layer