1950s purple + pink plaid cotton summer dress

Description

Late 1950s purple, pink, brown, white + blue plaid cotton dress with flared pockets decorated with a large opalescent plastic button. Thin straps. Fitted bust and waist, pleats along the waist. Metal zipper up the back. Original belt.

label: only a remnant of a size/lot tag

condition: freshly cleaned, pressed and ready to wear. Checked inside and out for holes, stains, loose seams and wear. No problems found except that the belt is a little faded.

measurements:
[flat]
bust: 38”
waist: 31”
hip: —
length: 42”
skirt length: 26”
bodice length (from top of strap to waistline): @16”
arm opening (circumference around): 20”
hem: 1”