This piece was made in the 1930's and is most likely homemade.
It features a dropped yoke with little gathers, slim fitting long sleeves, buttons at the front neck and is made from a wonderful floppy cotton in a rich rust shade. It has pleats in the back and front bodice and smart pleats in the skirt.
A classic piece from the decade.
Measurements
This will best fit a 34/36-28-38 but to ensure it will fit you properly, please compare the measurements below to a similar piece you already own. Please note there are no side openings in the piece so you'll need to be able to fit your bust through the waist section.
Flat bust 19"
Flat waist 17"
Flat hip 20"
Shoulders between sleeves 14"
Shoulder to waist 15"
Length 42"
Underarm sleeve length 16.5"
Condition
Good with some points to note;
- there is some slight discolouration under some pleats, but this isn't seen when worn
- there is a dark mark at the bottom of the line of buttons - may have originally had another button
- there is a dark mark on the left bodice yoke - when we got this a brooch had been left on when the dress was packed away - it tarnished over time and left a mark on the bodice and slightly lower on the bodice when it was folded up - the dress has been washed and the mark didn't come out, but it might lift with stain treatment
Washed, pressed and ready to wear.
Postage
Standard postage within the UK only covers you for £50 compensation in the unlikely event that your item is lost or damaged in the post. If you want the dress fully insured please select upgraded shipping at checkout.