DELIGHTFUL YELLOW AND GREY STRIPE COTTON JACQUARD AFTERNOON SUMMER DRESS - PAT PREMO/PEGGY HUNT
Sunbeam yellow and grey stripe cotton PAT PREMO afternoon dress. Fine quality herringbone pattern cotton jacquard. Deep square neckline with grey banded edge. Short, cap style, set in sleeves with grey banded edge at hem. Fitted bodice with slight gathers at high waist. Bodice is lined in a fine butter yellow cotton. Wide waist inset with banded grey inset has turned up pleats with center notches at top and bottom edge. Quaint detail of alternating stripe color knife edge pleats. Fine detailing and fine dress making! A brilliant little 50's frock for afternoon or party!
From Fashion Guild: Pat Premo was one of the California labels that blossomed in the 1940s. Premo was a native Californian and she started her design career in Los Angeles at PEGGY HUNT in the 1930s. She went to Marjorie Montgomery in 1936, which was bought a few years later by Bill Schminke. He and Premo were later married and the "Pat Premo" label was launched as the chief label in the company. She was known for her use of unique fabrics and prints and for her golf dresses and sportswear. The label lasted into the 1970s.
Label:
"PAT PREMO, California"
Approximate Measurements:
Bust - 35"
Waist - 24"
Hip - Open
Dress back length, measured from neckline edge to hem edge - 41"
Skirt length, measured from waist seam to hem edge - 31"
Hem - 2 1/2"
Condition:
EXCELLENT condition. There are a couple of neat, professional and nearly invisible reinforcement repairs. This wonderful dress is totally wearable.
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