Wiggle dress and matching jacket in green leaf pattern rayon taffeta. Very difficult to capture the luminiscence of this fabric on film.
Sleeveless slim dress features scoop neckline at front, deep criss cross at back. Skirt is straight in front, pleated at waist in back. Closes with side metal zipper.
Victorian-inspired jacket. Slightly puffed shoulders. Horizontal pleats at waist, with pointed peplum front & back. Closes with 5 self buttons.
Era: 1950s
Label: None, probably handmade
Place of Manufacture:
Fabric: Taffeta
Fabric Care:
Lining: None
Colors: Green
Closure: Zip, buttons
Pockets: None
Measurements, laid flat (in inches)
Jacket:
Across shoulders 15
Across underarms 17
Shoulder to waist 16
Across waist 13
Sleeves 25.5
Total length 23
Dress:
Across shoulders approx 15
Across underarms 16
Shoulder to waist 15.5
Across waist 13
Across hips 18
Waist to hem 32.5
Total length 48.5
Marked Size: None, see measurements; approx. XS/S
Condition: Good condition; the only issue I see is possible darkening at underarms, hard to tell on this fabric with the way it works with light.