Late 1930s Dove Grey Rayon Dress | M

vintage 1930s est. modern size: up to medium. model is xsmall. bust: 40"waist: 30"hip: 41"length: 50" arrestingly modern-feeling gown in a blue/grey rayon crepe with Grecian-inspired draped bodice, split flutter sleeves, and twin front and back deep-V necks. skirt cut on the bias. zips up the back with a metal Talon "bell" zipper.  label: Halbbeu/KalAleau (?) Inc. 118th East 60th St. New York, also with a name label that lost its ink during cleaning. various searches have come up empty on this label, maybe you can crack the code! The address is located in an upscale Manhattan neighborhood near Bloomingdales, Saks, Madison Ave. but is currently home to an apartment building built in the 60s. this is a thoughtfully made bespoke piece, at any rate. condition: good/very good. freshly laundered and ready to wear. a stunning piece with some cosmetic flaws on inspection. some scattered tiny pulls and wear points, one small patched hole on back left sleeve. a mystery pink dye transfer mark at