Late 1940s Hand Embroidered Black Velvet Fitted DressThis is really an amazing and strong styled late forties dress that I just love. It is made of a black cotton velvet so has mote of a matte feel and flatness to the pile then its silk counterparts. Over this it has an amazing hand embroidered design in white thread that covers every square inch. This gives it a wonderful graphic feel and depth. The cut is fitted and chic in that classic pin up kind of way. The skirt is long and lean and there are