Divine Early 1940's Black Silk Rose Print Evening Gown With Matching Shawl / MA B O U T An absolutely divine 1940s silk evening gown, this piece captures the drama and romance of the decade with its fluid movement, sculptural draping, and painterly floral print. Cut from weightless black silk crepe printed with bold red roses and thorny vines, the gown skims the bodice before falling into a long, swirling skirt that dips a bit higher in the front. The bodice features narrow straps, interior boning and a beautifully gathered