This is a fabulous dress from the 1940s. The fabric is a glorious cold rayon/silk in black with a stunning floral print with pink, turquoise and yellow. She has an exquisite collar and sleeves. Padded shoulders. Front buttons. Please note this dress has no openings on the side.
Please make sure you double check your own measures and compare them to the ones below.
Shoulders, seam to seam: Rounded shoulders
Shoulders, side to side: -
Armpit to armpit: 24" (60cm)
Sleeves: -
Armhole/cuff girth: 13" (34cm)
Waist: 26" (66cm)
Hips: -
Shoulder to waist: 16" (40cm)
Waist to bottom: 29" (74cm) + approx. 2" (5cm) hem to let down
Lenght: 45" (134cm)
Sweep, side to side: -
Fabric: Rayon silk
Condition: Very good condition with some flaws: three small brownish stains on the front skirt (view photo), one more on the side skirt (view photo) and another one on the very bottom (view photo). Armpits have a subtle yellowing (view photo). A couple of tiny repairs on the right cuff, not remarkable. No other issues! No holes, rips, fading.