Lilli Diamond 50s dress fabric

[Katarzyna]

Hi!

I just got this Lilli Diamond dress, and I have a question to You, because I do not come across American vintage dresses often.

What fabric is this? Acetate? And can I steam it? Dry clean it?
The dress has two layers of similar black fabric. Lining and the one that fringes are sewn onto.
Can I steam the fringe?

yikes! help

 

[Katarzyna]

Frederick's of Hollywood ad from the 50s with fringe dresses have one described as "rayon and acetate crepe", could this also be this dress?

 

[poppysvintageclothing]

Can you please show us the label and if there are any other labels hidden on the inside seams.

 

[Katarzyna]

there's only one label.
I think the hem line was changed
Inside there's also something that looks like black paper, and some other fabric that looks like heavy cotton or linen

 

[MagsRags]

something that looks like black paper

perhaps Pellon. Used to help a garment hold its structure.

 

[Katarzyna]

perhaps Pellon. Used to help a garment hold its structure.

yes, it's around the shoulder/neckline

 

[denisebrain]

Yes, I believe you can steam and dry clean it—however I would remove the beautiful rhinestone strap for dry cleaning.

 

[Katarzyna]

Yes, I believe you can steam and dry clean it—however I would remove the beautiful rhinestone strap for dry cleaning.

thank you!