Art of Preservation . 1940s red rayon pottery print dress . sm / small

-- 1940s sultry red rayon dress
-- unique vase/jar print
-- fitted bodice with V neckline finished with an attached loose collar
-- full length split sleeves that snap at the wrists
-- slightly padded shoulders give structure
-- sunburst seam detailing at waist
-- gathered fabric fans out over the hips to create a subtle peplum effect
-- flowy skirt drapes over the figure and falls to just below the knees
-- original belt
-- pull over entry with a zipper at neckline and an additional metal zipper on the side

label: n/a,
material: light weight rayon, metal side and neck zip
size: fits like a contemporary small and photographed on a modern size 4 dress form, please refer to measurements below

_________ m e a s u r e m e n t s

bust: 35"
waist: 26"
hips: 38"
shoulders: 15"
sleeves: 21.5"
bodice: 15" from shoulder to waist
length: 45.5" from shoulder top to hem
belt: 30.5" total length

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

Aged gracefully. This dress is clean, structurally sound and ready to wear but does harbor a past. There has been a patch repair to the left elbow sleeve and the original side zipper which was missing teeth has been replaced with a similar 1940s zipper. Also of note is fade along the top and back of the right shoulder. Dress presents beautifully as a whole and has been priced to reflect condition.