Lovely 50s novelty cotton day dress in warm light brown shade woith yellow, green and rust print with the most amazing print of medieval scenic bands with musicians, lovers, castles etc. It reminds me of antique tapestries bordered with yellow patterned bands and brown stripes. Bodice is fitted and has short sleeves and a high square neck with bow to the front. Fitted waist and - classic 50s style - a full skirt sewn in neat narrow pleats. Big patch pockets on the hip. Side metal zipper fastener. No labels.
Dress is pictured with a petticoat which is not included in the sale.
SIZE
The dress is labeled a size 38 but fits approx like a Small. For your best fit please refer to the measurements.
Fit on model: clipped in waist
Chest: 35"
Underbust: 33"
Waist: 28"
Hip: free
Shoulder to waist: 16.5"
Shoulder seam to shoulder seam: 15.5"
Length: 44"
(There is a 3.5" hem on this)
CONDITION
Good condition. Small seam repair above the zip under arm and one very discreetly hidden linear repair from one of the sleeve seams. See photo. Really hard to spot. Some small signs of historical seam repairs internally, specially to the sleeve seams, but this doesn't show when worn.