Vintage 1930s Gown Red with White Polka Dots, XS 32 bust, damaged with stains
Vintage 1930s Gown Red with White Polka Dots, XS 32 bust, damaged with stains
ERA: True vintage item from the 1930s
MEASUREMENTS: the item is 55 inches long, it will fit a 32 inch bust with room, 26 inch waist, full inches around hips.
MATERIAL: thin rayon taffeta that is slightly sherr, coton lace, heavy taffeta lining with stiffening around the bottom.
LABEL: none
Long gown with full skirt. Made of a lightweight taffeta that is soft and slightly sheer. Red with white polka dots and cotton eyelet lace around the neck and the sleeves. Sleeves are gathered, fabric covered metal zipper on the side. White taffeta lining in the bodice and the skirt. The bottom of the skirt has wide stiffener around the hem.
CONDITION: Good condition. The cotton lace is aged.
The front of the neckline and the sleeves have been taken up about 4 inches, one is coming unsewn. This makes the bodice of the gown higher than usual and tight under the arms. There are large brown stains in areas around the bottom of the skirt and on the lining. Light yellow discolor under the arms.