Size 8 1950s Folk Style Full Skirt - Artisan Style Pleated Cotton - Navy Blue Burgundy Pink & White Stripes - 50s Nelly de Grab - Waist 26.5

This 1950s full skirt is a folk style from boutique designer Nelly de Grab, an inventive fashion house of the 1940s & 50s. This cotton stripe skirt has broad pleats, carefully spaced to match the striped pattern, and a fitted waistband with diagonal bias cut. Buttons to the side in a casual style, made in the late 40s to early 50s.

Ladies' Size
7 to 8

Measurements
Waist 26.5; Length 29 Inches

Era
1950s

Label
' ORIGINAL / Nelly de Grab / NEW YORK ' at back waist

Materials
Navy blue, white, rose pink, and burgundy red striped cotton with a thick, homespun texture and casual artisan appeal; navy blue cotton waistband facing

Closure
Navy blue plastic buttons at left from waistband to hem

Condition
Good

Condition Detail
Lovely and just lightly worn, the waistband button is a bit different than the rest, the label has fray, the left side front has 5-6 rust colored tiny dots and a larger 1/4-inch dot (pictured on rose pink stripe) just behind the buttons on left, a similar area of discolor very well hidden on the navy blue stripe, overall shows its age a bit but very wearable

Washing Instructions
Cold hand wash, shape and dry flat, steam if needed or press on medium-high setting

Please note: All measurements (bust - waist - hip) are the maximum body measurements that will fit the item. These measurements already have ease subtracted and they are not actual fabric widths. To get actual fabric widths add two inches at the bust - one inch at the waist and two inches at the hip.

Size listed is a modern size. Any available vintage size is noted in the Label description. Please remember vintage sizes and modern sizes can vary a great deal.

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