Help determining what type of fabric this is?

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Hi everyone! I have this beautiful dress by Carol Craig-I've determined it's from the 50s based upon my research, but I was wondering-can anyone help me identify what this type of fabric is? There is no fabric content tag included, but it is a medium/heavy weight stiff fabric (non-stretch) with a slightly "lined" textured. The finish is somewhat glossy and satiny...all input is appreciated, thank you!
 

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It's hard to tell by looking at it without being able to feel. Can you find an area inside a seam where you can unobtrusively take off a few threads and do a burn test? It's very pretty, it looks more 60s than 50s to me.
 
Another vote for early '60s - hard to tell without a close up, but the fabric looks something like a slubby shantung (but too even) or a loose ottoman. Probably silk or rayon, so I'd go for a burn test too if you can't tell the composition from feel (silk should be cooler to the touch).
 
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