Vintage 1950s Dress Cool Light Summer 50s Tea Vivid Cotton Huge Skirt

Shipping to United States: $31.60
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Vintage 1950s Vivid Cotton Summer Dress with The bodice is panelled with a square neckline, broad shoulders straps and a 8 panelled skirt.
Zip back fastening.
The back of the gown is stunning as the bodice and skirt meet with tiny gathered pleats.

Exquisitely cut, the dress falls nicely over the hips, to give a Luxurious Fluidity to the fabric as the lady moves.
The skirt of the dress is simply glorious, with a good amount of fabric to give exquisite movement.
The dress is home made and there are a few hiccups on the stitching-probably the result of using a treadle machine
It was previously part of a this starlets private collection.
The seams are mostly hand sewn and finished, nevertheless it is in a beautiful condition without any age marks or signs of wear.

All measurements were taken seam to seam when the garment was laid flat and have been provided as a guidance for you to compare against an item of ones own.
Size guide; 10/12
Top of bodice to waist 11”
Shoulder to waist; 17”
Underarm to underarm; 36”
Over bust; 34”
Waist; 28”
Hip; 40”
Length Shoulder to Hem; 44”

The gown has been shown in natural light for clarity and is completely untouched digitally. 

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  • United States : 3 - 10 business days
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