Size 12 Shirtwaist Dress - 1950s Blue Cotton & White Embroidery Border - Short Sleeve Fitted Tailored 50s Summer Frock - Waist 31 - Petite

$ 75.00

This classic 1950s shirtwaist dress has a rounded notch lapel, short sleeves and a darted bodice with white cutwork embroidery borders. It's pure wedgwood blue cotton with a petite waist seam and pairs of pleats to the front skirt.

Ladies' Size
11 to 12

Measurements
Bust 39, Waist 31, Hip 39.5; Shoulder to Shoulder 14.75, Neck to Waist 14.5, Neck to Hem 42.5 Inches

Era
1950s

Label
" TONI TODD " at back neck

Materials
Wedgwood blue cotton broadcloth, white machine embroidered border

Closure
Center front white moonglow plastic buttons, neck to hem

Condition
Excellent

Condition Detail
Lovely, lightly worn, the waist seam is quite petite and may be an alteration, expertly done if so; the label has fray; a single pinpoint hole at upper back; belt loops but no belt; has original hem length

Washing Instructions
Cold hand wash, shape and dry until damp, 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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