SHEER RAYON GEORGETTE TULIP & BIRDHOUSE PRINT 40's VINTAGE DAY DRESS - BLACK 40's VINTAGE PLASTIC BELT
1940's vintage tulip & birdhouse print afternoon dress with plastic belt. Ink black ground with red, gray, white and green rayon georgette. Sheer drapey dress. Square neckline. Dolman cap sleeves, asymmetrically seamed at right. Self covered shoulder pads. Shirred and draped fabric bow loop & tail. Slim cut skirt, draped at left side. Side metal zipper closure. Black plastic geometric edge and perforated belt. An all original forties classic: print and details!
Approximate measurements:
Bust - 38"
Shoulder, measured from seam to seam across back yoke - 17"
Waist - 28"
Hip - 40"
Bodice back length, measured from neckline to waist seam - 16 1/2"
Skirt length, measured from waist seam to hem edge - 31"
Hem - 11/4"
Condition:
Excellent. Shows sheer fabric reinforcements which serve to lengthen the life of the garment and are unseen when wearing. Also shows some small pinholes in skirt under close inspection. Overall, garment is strong and totally wearable.
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