This fabulous dress would make a great frock for a cocktail party.
Labelled A Lincoln Model and made in the late 1950's/early 1960's it is made from taffeta in bronze, silver and gold. A check design with embroidered flowers inside the checks, it has gold thread running through it.
Featuring a drop waist, back zip, three quarter length sleeves, open neckline and pleated skirt, it is a great little piece.
Measurements
This is labelled 38 and will best fit a 38-29-40 but to ensure it will fit you properly, please compare the measurements below to a similar piece you already own;
Flat bust 20"
Flat waist 15"
Flat hip 21"
Shoulders between sleeves 14"
Underarm sleeve length 12.5"
Shoulder to natural waist 15.5"
Length 42.5"
Condition
Very good, only two minor points to note;
- this piece came from a private collection and has been in storage for a number of years and therefore has slight storage odour but this will air, I'm sure. No moth ball smell.
- minor seamstress on the two vertical seams on the back