Early 1970s Malcolm Starr Rizkallah Wool Maxi
Fabricated in a soft pebbled wool crepe-like momie or granite weave printed in an art nouveau inspired purple and chartreuse scrolling floral pattern.
Fully lined in rayon
Split neck
Full length bishop sleeves with covered snaps at the cuffs
Banded waist
Skirt is sheered into the waist seam
Pockets set into side seams
Deep 4.5” blind hem
Fastens down center back with a coil Ykk zipper and two hooks and eyes at the top.
Maker: Malcolm Starr Rizkallah
***This dress can be found in the Historic Textile and Costume Collection of the University of Rhode Island Dated 1970. I have also found a very similar dress in a newspaper ad dating to 1971. (see attached)
Condition: Very good/ excellent. No stains or holes. See photos. Freshly dry cleaned, 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.
Vintage Size: 10, Looks to best suit a modern S/M. Please use measurements below.
Shoulder: 15.25”
Bust: 37”
Waist: 28” (15 1/4” below shoulder)
Hips: full
Sweep: 61”
2 3/4” wide waistband
Length from Shoulder to Waist seam: 15.25” to bottom waist seam
Length from bottom Waist seam to Hem: 41.5”
Sleeve length: 24 3/4”” underarm 18.5” overarm
bicep: 14.5”
Sleeve Cuff Opening: 7”
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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