A glorious vintage 1940s CC41 Utility Scheme labelled dress made by 'Laura Lee' from floppy rayon fabric with a fabulous bold abstract novelty print depicting large & small leaves in blue, magenta, grey & black on a white background. It is a shirtwaister style with pointed collar & revers, short sleeves & pointed 'rabbit ear' turn back cuffs; the 4-gore skirt is very flared & gathered into the waist at the front, with 2 slash pockets at the edge of the gathers. The front opens to the waist with 3 large flower-embossed white plastic buttons, & there is a popper-fastened side opening; there are belt loops & a matching wide belt with self covered double-prong buckle.
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Size: Suggested UK S. (Shown on a mannequin with a 36" bust) please check measurements below All measurements are external, taken with the garment laid flat, to be doubled where appropriate (with approx. metric equivalent): Bust: 19" (48.2cm) Waist: 13 3/4" (35.2cm) Belt: smallest hole: 27 1/2" (69.8cm) Hips: free Cuff opening: 6 3/4" (17.2cm) Bodice length nape to waist (intended to blouse): 15 3/4" (40cm) Length (nape to hem): 44" (111.8cm)
Condition: In very good condition overall - there is yellowing/marking around the inside neck band, on the collar fold & inside the cuffs - a brown mark on the right sleeve underarm - stitch marks just below the waist seam at the gathered section - the belt is discoloured & has scattered brown foxing speckles overall, the tip & keeper loop are frayed, & the backing rexine is stiff, cracked & flaking. Has been carefully hand washed & steamed prior to listing.
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.
