1950s black polished cotton floral dress

Description

Wonderful 1950s black polished cotton floral dress. Gorgeous fabric. Square sailor-like neckline in the front, V-neckline in the back. Fitted bust and waist. Pleated full skirt. Side metal zipper. [photographed with a light crinoline to show skirt]

label: Wildman Original, size 12 (vintage size)

condition: Fabric is crisp and bright, freshly cleaned and checked for any issues like stains, holes and loose seams. On close inspection, there is a tiny fray right front edge of sailor neckline – easy repair, just a couple stitches. Also, a tiny fray, back center neckline, easy fix, a couple stitches.

measurements [flat]
size busty small, vintage size 12
bust: 18 1/2” across back + 20” around front = 38 1/2”
waist: 26”
length: 44”
skirt length: 28”
shoulder to shoulder: 16 1/2”
arm opening (circumference around): 16”
hem: 2”