-- authentic late 1930s to early 40s cotton day dress
-- classic red and white woven polka dot pattern
-- bright white fine linen bodice top
-- bodice top embellished with smart strips of polka dot insets and blue blossom appliqué
-- keyhole closure with hook and eye at the back of the neckline
-- bodice extends into casual wide cap sleeves trimmed in polka dot ruffles
-- straight fit through the torso with waist line dipping into a V
-- subtly flared skirt gathered along the waist seam
-- skirt hem finished with contrasting white cotton bias strips and another set of blue flower appliqué
-- pull over entry with no additional closures
-- attached ties at the waist adjust for fit
label: none present
material: woven cotton, fine linen, hook and eye
size: fits like a contemporary small, please refer to measurements below
______ m e a s u r e m e n t s
bust: 34"
waist: 32" relaxed 26" comfortably tied
hips: 50"
shoulders: undefined
bodice: 16" from shoulder top to waist
length: 39.5" from shoulder to hem
All measurements are taken while garment is laying flat and then doubled unless otherwise noted. Please allow yourself some "wiggle room" when determining fit.
______ c o n d i t i o n
Top notch! This dress came to me covered in rusty stains which after several days of intense cleaning I was able to almost fully remove. There is a small bit still visible in the blooms on the hem line. The dress had been taken in along the back bodice, one seam was out when sourced and I let out the other. This is faintly noticeable on the back but does not detract. There is also a 2" cut in the fabric that had been previously repaired as pictured. Dress has been wonderfully preserved and presents beautifully!
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