Rare 1940s “Lilli Diamond of California” Cold Rayon Draped Cocktail Dress w/ Huge Sleeves

I will fully admit it, I am absolutely crazy for selling this piece. Everything about it is perfect in so many ways. And I have never, ever, seen a piece like it before, especially by this label! Original 1940s cold rayon beautifully draped cocktail masterpiece by “Lilli Diamond of California!” 

• Back metal zipper with hook and eye closure
  
• Fully lined bodice in satin
• Draped sweetheart shelf bust construction
• Huge draped balloon sleeves with pleated shoulders and elastic lined cuffs
• Fitted midsection and nipped defined wasp waist
• Slim pencil skirt with pleats that radiate from the front center abdomen and a cascading draped ruffle down the front center
• Total hourglass silhouette 
• Gorgeous cream cold rayon fabric with an illustrated print of falling leaves in neon crimson, neon chartreuse and inky black, with a cloudy grey abstract spiderweb background

Materials: Rayon

Label: “Lilli Diamond of California”

Condition: Excellent 

Size: Small. Accommodates a 34/35 inch bust, a 26/27 inch waist, 38/39 inch hip, and 46 inches total length.