Name: 40s hattie carnegie sequin floral corset bodice - museum rarity
Brand: hattie carnegie
Price: 485.00 USD
Availability: InStock

40s hattie carnegie sequin floral corset bodice - museum rarity

vintage | hattie carnegie

$485.00 USD

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the look

This late 40s Hattie Carnegie corset bodice is a rare piece of American demi-couture history. Hand-applied sequins form bold floral stems down the front, with a sculpted blush rayon-faille base that feels straight out of the postwar Paris revival. Carnegie was known for her impeccably made separates, and this bodice is one of the most collectible categories from her house.

details

era: 1940s
designer: hattie carnegie
origin: usa
design: structured corset-style silhouette with wide straps, all-over hand-applied sequins in vivid floral motifs, front grommet closure, sculpted waist panels; hand-finished seams; rayon faille exterior with fully hand-sequined embroidery; metal grommets
condition: excellent: only the slightest signs of gentle wear; for age with minor interior discoloration (see photos) and expected thread fuzz from hand-sewn embellishment; sequins intact throughout except a couple small spots (see photos).
size & fit: estimated modern xs–s; best for petite to small frames; no stretch
flat measurements: flat lay measurements — bust approx 15.5 inches across, waist 13 inches across, length approx 14.5 inches

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