This is a true French marvel from the 1950s from our own private collection. Labeled as Madame Adeline, Chambery with buttons made in Paris. The cotton is of the best quality you can imagine in a very light grey with a stunning, vibrant and fabulous novelty print. You can tell this dress is French just by looking at the design of the bolero, short enough to show the beautiful belt and waist line. Massive skirt. She closes with a side metal zipper. What a collector's piece!
BOLERO
Shoulders seam to seam: -
Armpit to armpit: 18" (46cm)
Sleeves: -
Armhole girth: 16" (40cm)
Waist: -
Length: 13.5" (34cm) + approx. 1.5" (3cm) hem to let down
DRESS
Shoulder to shoulder: 16" (40cm)
Armpit to armpit: 17" (44cm)
Waist: 27" (68cm)
Hips: -
Shoulder to waist: 15.5" (39cm)
Waist to bottom: 26" (67cm) + approx. 3" (8cm) hem to let down
Total length: 41.5" (106cm)
Sweep, side to side: 51" (130cm)
Fabric/material: Cotton, metal zipper
Condition: Near mint condition! Note it has three tiny holes/scratches on the waist area, probably due to the friction with the belt (view photos), these are not visible when wearing the belt. A small and very subtle sweat mark on the armpit seam (view photo), super hard to notice and not visible at all when worn, even without the bolero. No other issues at all! The fabric is in excellent shape, the colors are solid and the cotton feels like new.