Rare Original 1930s Dress Novelty Dark Floral Print Handmade Silk UK XS
Rare Original 1930s Dress Novelty Dark Floral Print Handmade Silk UK XS
A rare vintage c.late 1930s handmade silk dress with a charming rural printed design featuring trees, flowers & a gate in dusky pink, red, light green, blue & white against a black background. The dress has a round neckline with gathers, bracelet length sleeves, & matching waist belt; The 4 gore skirt is intentionally slim hipped with a centre pleat at the front & back allowing it to flare towards the hem. The side opening has a replacement vintage metal zip fastening.
Please study the photographs carefully - they form an important part of the description.
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: 18" (45.7cm)
Waist: 13" (33cm)
Hips approx.: 17" (43.2cm)
Shoulder seam to shoulder seam approx.: 14" (35.5cm)
Sleeve shoulder to cuff: 22" (55.8cm)
Length neck back to waist: 15" (38cm)
Approx length (neck back to hem): 46" (116.8cm)
Condition:
In good condition overall, but in daylight it can be seen that there subtle discolouration at back of the bodice - & at the armpits where the lighter colours in the pattern look a bit less vibrant than elsewhere. The dress has a slightly musty perfume smell.
I have a no returns policy - please check the above measurements and compare to a similar garment of your own before buying - no refund offered for items that don’t fit.