A superb vintage late 1930s 'Fashion Originator's Guild of America' (or FOGA) labelled sun dress, made from off-white slubby textured fabric which feels like a linen/rayon blend with an overall embroidered pattern of blossoms or large cherries (I can't decide which!) in bright red & green. The bodice has a V neckline with 2 columns of ruching at the bust, an open back with crossover straps, & short, puffy raglan sleeves with ruched, gathered edges & tight cuffs ; the flared skirt is bias cut with a high front waist seam. The dress fastens at the side with poppers, & there are thread belt loops but no belt.
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Size: Suggested UK XS (please check measurements below) All measurements are external, taken with the garment laid flat, to be doubled where appropriate (with approx. metric equivalent): Bust (armpit to armpit): 17" (43.2cm) Waist: 13" (33cm) Hips (measured 7" below waist seam): 19" (48.2 cm) Arm opening at cuff: 4 1/2 " (11.4 cm) Bodice length top of shoulder to back waist seam: 15" (38.1cm) Length top of shoulder to hem: 39 1/2" (100.3 cm)
Condition: In excellent condition with light wear overall - there are a couple of faint brown marks towards the front hem - on looking inside, the skirt hem has been rather amateurishly sewn by hand & the edge is raw & a bit tufty. Has been carefully hand washed & steamed prior to listing.
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