Hattie Carnegie Vintage Fit and Flare Shoulder-Bow Cocktail Dress (1950s)

Vintage; circa 1950s
Black
Off-the-shoulder with bow detail on sleeves
Sweetheart neckline
Functional fabric covered buttons line the middle of back
Fitted waist
Fit and flare silhouette
Knee-length
No origin label; made in USA
No fabric composition label; appears to be silk taffeta
Great preowned vintage condition; very little signs of wear, however back top button is missing and needs replacing, and small area needs repair, where sleeves meet front neckline (see photo details)
Size & Measurements
Approximate, taken flat:

No size label; estimated US Size 2-4
Shoulder to Shoulder: 19.5″
Bust: 14″
Waist: 15″
Hips: 22″
Back Center Length: 33.5

Mannequin is an approximate US Size 4