& some of the seam allowance has been cut away
The dress fastens at the side with an early nylon zip
& fastens down the front with red flower-shaped early plastic buttons
Skirt - waist: 12 1/2" (31
Made in a very unusual style
Superb Vintage 1940s Dress Bold Floral Novelty Print UK S Playsuit & some of the seamAn outstanding vintage 1940s handmade dress, made from a drapey, textured rayon fabric with a wonderful painterly abstract novelty print in dark blue, grey, yellow, green, magenta, & pink; the overall effect makes me think of a bouquet of flowers. It has a short sleeved dolman bodice with deep pleats at the shoulders & at the under bust darts, V shaped neckline, huge collar, & opens to the waist with matching fabric covered buttons (one is an odd