This fabulous dress was made in the 1940's.
Made from heavy linen, I believe the dress originally started life as a housecoat or dressing gown and has been altered. It features a smooth fitting button front bodice which has a neat little collar and smart sleeves. It has large patch pockets on the front skirt and chunky green buttons down the front.
The base fabric is white with a print in soft mustard, white, blue and green and the fabric is wonderfully heavy linen which has great drape and is delightfully cool for the warmer weather.
Measurements
The dress will fit up to a 44-36-46 but to ensure that it will fit you properly, please compare the measurements below to a similar piece you already own;
Flat bust 23"
Flat waist 19"
Flat hip 24"
Shoulders between sleeves 16.5"
Underarm sleeve length 6 1/4"
Flat cuff 7 1/2"
Shoulder to waist 17"
Shoulder to hem 44" - no hem to let down
Condition
Good with the following points to note;
- belt loops but no belt
- there is a single 1" line of repair where the pocket meets to waist
- a 1/2" darn in the back skirt
- a repair just above the bottom button but this isn't seen when worn