1960s Mr Blackwell Custom Label Crystal, Bead and Pearl Illusion Dress Labeled and Designer Each sleeve snaps to close

Each sleeve snaps to close with hidden snaps below the decorative rhinestone encrusted button

Skirt: 47" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: LRG

Bust: 19" flat across from side seam to side seam the inside dress

I am astounded that there is no label on this dress

1960s Mr Blackwell Custom Label Crystal, Bead and Pearl Illusion Dress Labeled and Designer Each sleeve snaps to closeRichard Blackwell launched his label in the late 1950s and even at that time his dresses sold for between $800 and $1000 (or up to $10,000 in the modern terms). He dressed many of the big stars of the day including Jane Russell, Dorothy Lamour and Jayne Mansfield. His 'custom' line was the pieces that were made to order, and were one of a kind pieces that were fitted to a specific client in the couture tradition. This dress is from the custom part of