Late 1950s Rural Countryside with Roses Novelty Print Dress- NEW!
Measurements
Size: Small
Dress
Bust: 36 inches + 90 cm
Waist: 30 inches +76 cm
Hips: open
Bodice Length from Outside Shoulder: 15 inches + 38 cm
Total Length from Outside Shoulder: 40 inches + 102 cm
Hem Length: 1.5 inches + 4 cm
Zipper Length: 8 inches + 20 cm
Note: Measurements are taken from outside, flat and stretched from seam to seam. This is the maximum size allowable, so please consider individual fit and comfort.
Description
* Late 1950s cream background crisp cotton dress
* Fabric design features sepia coloured rural countryside superimposed with vibrant pink roses with green leaves
* Classic silhouette with a defined waist and wide skirt
* Short-sleeved bodice with rounded neckline
* Decorative placket down centre front of the bodice with large self-fabric button
* Skirt is lightly gathered not super full but enough to accommodate crinoline petticoat
* Closed - in side metal zipper with original self-fabric belt
* Unlabelled but looks professionally made.
Condition
Excellent vintage condition.
No notable flaws that I can see. Looks hardly worn. Cotton is crisp and vibrant as can be seen. Just needs a couple of stitches on the waist seam, didnt notice first time round.
Please note that these are vintage items that have been used and loved over the years, As such, they may display slight evidence of their age. Any notable flaws will be highlighted.
Comment
The amazing novelty print is everything on this beauty. A wonderful dress.
The listing is for the dress only and does not include any other accessories that may have been photographed with the item.
This item has not been pinned to the dress form.
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Availability
This item is within our selling stock. In the unlikely event that two buyers purchase this item concurrently, payment will be immediately refunded to the latter purchaser. We apologize in advance should this rare circumstance arise.
Postage
We make every effort to post your item within 1-3 days of payment. Should a circumstance arise where we are unable to post within this timeframe (eg we are away at a fair) we will contact you immediately. Please note that our postage charges are based on standard international and domestic air packages - all with tracking. If you want to upgrade to express postage or require insurance, please contact us prior to checkout and we will adjust the rates accordingly.
Currently, standard packages within Australia are taking 4 to 6 business days from receipt of the package at the Post Office. However, there may be exceptions due to the impact of COVID-19.
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Alterations
Obviously, as these are one-off pieces, the fit may not be quite what you need. To this end, we also offer an alteration service by professional seamstresses. Please shoot us an email outlining what you want and we will quickly respond with a quote and timeframe. Costs are kept to a minimum for this service.
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