Vintage 1940s to 1950s Dress - Black Candy Pink Swallow Bird Novelty Print Coat Dress Size L

♛Details

Vintage late 40s to early 50s cusp black cotton day dress. A rare candy pink “swallow” or “swift” bird print, a motif symbolic of returning home. White piping, cool celluloid buttons that look like cobweb-embellished Spanish fans, big pockets, easy-going coat dress style. Vinyl belt comes with it!

•Closures: buttons

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♛Measurements

About a modern size L; please allow room for ease and the kind of fit you prefer. Interior fabric allowances/darts inside to alter smaller or larger. Make sure you allow for enough room to get the kind of fit you like. Slight give to fabric when pulled tight/taut, wherever noted.

Bust (underarm area measured flat across, then doubled) to about 42"

Waist about 34"/tight 35" unbelted

Hips full/about 52"

Shoulder to waist seam about 16 1/2"

Shoulder to hem about 44" + 2 3/4"

Shoulders - no seams

Sleeves about 4"

♛Condition

Great vintage shape. Minor wash wear as expected in an older black cotton, looks just like photos.

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Minor signs of previous use and age are normal and expected for all pre-owned and vintage pieces. Flaws and issues are carefully noted/photographed, and our detailed photos give you a good idea of the look of each garment.