1940s Silk Palm Print Dress, XS

Fabricated silk habotai with a beautiful palm print

Unlined, but the waistline is faced.

Elastic shirred neckline and sleeves

Shape under bust seam with gathered bust

Skirt knife pleated into waist seam

2 3/4” blind hem clean finished with rayon hem tape

Fasten down side seam with a Talon metal toothed zipper

Maker: Unknown. Likely home sewn.

Condition: Very good. There is wear/fray to the silk on the belt buckle. There is a small mismatched portion to the hem tape (obviously not visible when worn.) See photos. Freshly 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 XS. Please use measurements below.

Shoulder: No defined shoulder seams

Bust: 36”

Under Bust: 33”

Waist: 25.5”

Hip: full

Sweep: 112”

Length from Shoulder to Waist Seam: 17”

Length from Waist seam to Hem: 28.5”

Sleeve Opening: 14” (stretches to around 25”)

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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