Pierre Balmain Haute Couture 1950’s Black Velvet Gown

Vintage Pierre Balmain 

Haute Couture

c.1951 - image shown of a similar velvet Pierre Balmain gown from 1951

From the lifetime of Pierre Balmain

Black silk velvet strapless gown with train at the back 

Button down centre front, top 3 buttons are faux pearls

Smocking on back train 

Inner boned corsetry with separate zip up

100% silk

No size tag as made to order

Numbered tag 

Measurements - 

Bust 36"

Waist 27.75"

Hips 39"

Length from front 54.5"

Length from back 65"

Very good vintage condition