1930s Printed Silk Bias Cut Dress with Jacket, S

Two piece set includes a jacket and dress

Fabricated in a floral printed silk charmeuse

Sleeves dress with darts at the front shoulders.

Keyhole opening at center back neck with a hook and eye at the top.

Binding on armholes and neck

Shaped waist seam raised at center front

Snaps down the side seam

Flared skirt with shaped princess seams in front starting at the high hip and in the back of the skirt.

The gorgeous jacket makes a great stand alone piece

Band collar with self scarf attached, snaps at center front of collar only

Dropped shoulders

Dramatic sleeves pleats over arm.

Maker: Unknown. No labels.

Condition: Good. There is a red pen mark on the front bodice that I have been unable to get out. The dress was full length but had a stain that had caused shatter to the silk, so it had been shortened as shown. See photos. Freshly hand soaked and line dried, arrives clean and ready to wear.

Measurements: The measurements below are the actual measurements of the garment. Please allow for ease. Whenever possible the best way to insure a good fit is by comparing the measurements to that of a similar garment in your closet.

Size: looks to best suit a modern Small. Please use measurements below.

Jacket

Neck: 14.5”

Dropped Shoulder: 26”

Bust: 44”

Sweep: 58”

Length from Shoulder to Hem: 30 1/4”

Sleeve length: 14” underarm about 32” overarm across shoulder to center back

bicep: 17”

Sleeve Opening: 15”

Dress

Shoulder: 13.5”

Bust: 35”

Waist: 29”

Hips: 40”

Sweep: 61.5”

Length: 41.5” Shoulder to hem

Model is 5’3” with a 31” Bust, 25.5” waist and 36” low hip

Has not been clipped on model

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