1960s Bead & Pearl Encrusted George Halley Gown Shrimpton Couture 1960s George Halley Black Wool Crepe Column Gown w Stunning Beaded Fan 1960s Bead & Pearl Encrusted George Halley Gown Shrimpton Couture 1960s Rare Hand Painted George Halley Silk Gown at 1stDibs. This amazing gown only gets better as you get nearer and see the many details that have been added to the bodice. It is entirely hand finished and meticulously crafted. The fabric is a panne silk velvet that is insanely smooth to the touch. It also give the gown a sleek finish that catches and bounces the light beautifully and I love the contrast between the light and dark. The bodice is especially wonderful it is covered in swirls of varying sized pearls set amongst big glass crystals! The sleeves are long and lean and the bodice has a reverse curve under the bust for a bit of definition. The skirt flows towards the floor in a sleek column. It has a delicious regal feel to it and I love the fabric and all the special touches. Excellent condition Sleeves: 22" Shoulder: 14" Bust: 19" flat across from side seam to side seam Seam at empire: 15" flat across from side seam to side seam Natural waist: 14" flat across from side seam to side seam Hips: 18" flat across from side seam to side seam Bodice 1" from neck to front center waist seam Skirt: 45" from front center waist seam to hem Fully lined in handset blue tissue silk through the body and sleeves. It closes with a back painted metal zipper. Each sleeve has a small painted metal zipper set into the cuff. Note that some areas of the off white print in the velvet has darkened particularly on the one sleeve that is photoed. It is perhaps a shade and a half darker. It is even and because of the sheen of the velvet when it is on it appears to be a trick of the light. It is there and it is sold as such and I have reduced the price dramatically to accommodate for this small imperfection. Hand finished and all the bead and pearl work is hand set. Modern Sizing equivalent: SML Item# DD1145 This garment has been professionally cleaned, pressed and is odor free. Thoroughly checked over before shipping, it will be ready to wear upon arrival