40s/50s House Dress in Blue and Purple

Mid-century house frocks are highly collectible and becoming harder to find. This one, in a wearable size and great condition, features a cheerful blue, purple and white floral print with touches of green. Crisp, "80-square percale" cotton. Face-framing "closed lattice" collar (one of the manufacturer's signature details) criss-crosses at the neck and is held in place with a button tab. Shirtwaist styling with kimono-cut short sleeves, 10-button full placket, vertical bust darts, belt loops, single side seam pocket, and full skirt to wear with or without a crinoline (not included). From the late 1940s or early 1950s.

Labels: Fashioned by Kenrose

Fiber/Care: cotton, washable

Condition: we stitched closed two small sections of open side seam. the original belt is missing (ours not included).

*This house dress is freshly laundered and ready to wear.*

Garment Measurements:
- labeled a vintage 18, but please go by measurements below -
 bodice: 17"/43cm
 bust: 42"/106.5cm + darts
 waist: 30.5"/77.5cm
 hips: free
 shoulder to hem: 47"/119.25cm
 hem sweep: 140"/355.5cm

(BDV SKU: 00481-005)

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