Fantastic 1940s Handkerchief Print Rayon Sun Dress - Size 8/9

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Fantastic 1940s Handkerchief Print Rayon Sun Dress - Size 8/9	Fantastic 1940s Handkerchief Print Rayon Sun Dress - Size 8/9	Fantastic 1940s Handkerchief Print Rayon Sun Dress - Size 8/9
Fantastic 1940s Handkerchief Print Rayon Sun Dress - Size 8/9
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Item: 34488-1

Marvelous! This early 1940s rarity has knife-pleats precisely tiered to the fitted bodice and calf-length skirt. The pleating is carefully done to hide parts of the detailed print, so that when you move the skirt's pleats flare wide to expose a rich patterned stripe.

Ladies' Size
8 | 9

Measurements
Bust 36, Waist 27; Shoulder to Waist 18, Shoulder to Hem 48.25 Inches

Era
1940

Label
''Carlye'' at back neck

Materials
Gorgeous floral stripes with prongs and nubs like sea coral and paisley style handkerchief-inspired borders, colors are saffron yellow, rosy coral, wedgwood blue, black and offwhite

Closure
Side seam metal zipper

Condition
Good

Condition Detail
Has a 1/4-inch wide vague tan discolor from perspiration under the arms at edge of bodice, this is narrow but slightly noticeable at most, obscured by arms when worn; the front skirt has a similar mark about 1 1/2 x 1/4 inches, slightly noticeable

Wear Recommendation
Wearable

Washing Instructions
Dry clean (this fabric will shrink if washed in water)

$175.00

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