A charming vintage 1940s housecoat or dressing gown, hand/home made from a medium weight linen or linen/rayon blend fabric with a geometric & floral design in red, yellow, light blue & antique white on a dark blue background. It is a double breasted style with pointed collar & revers, single button fastening with concealed metal popper at the waist & at hip level to hold the leading edge in place, straight sleeves with supported heads & turn-back cuffs, single large pocket on the right hip & self tie belt at the waist.
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: 18 1/2" (47cm) Waist (pulls in with the belt: 15 3/4" (40cm) Hips: 20" (50.8cm) Shoulder width seam to shoulder seam: 14 3/4" (37.5cm) Sleeve length shoulder to cuff: 24" (61cm) Sleeve length underarm to cuff: 17 1/2" (44.4cm) Sleeve width at widest (armpit level): 7" (17.8cm) Cuff opening: 5 1/4" (13.3cm) Bodice length nape to waist seam: 16" (40.6cm) Length nape to hem: 47" (119.3cm)
Condition: In very good condition - there is some fading across the shoulders, which is most pronounced at the right shoulder (see close ups) and 3 snags to the fabric (circled - see close ups). Has been carefully hand washed and 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.
