Vintage 1950s Ice Skating or Ballet Costume John Baur Chicago Costumer Original.

An original piece of Chicago costume history.

By John Baur.

Late 1950s.

Salmon to coral colored dress.  Hard to describe color.

Prong-set rhinestones. Hand-sewn on beads and rhinestones.

Professionally made.

Inside band has handwritten name, "Poret.

Still wearable.

It appears that padding was lightly sewn into the cups at some later date.  I have not tried to remove them.

Very, very small costume.

Please note the measurements.

XXS woman to a child's.

Measurements in inches laid flat and side to side

Bust: 15 inches (doubled 30 inches)

Waist: 11 inches (doubled 22 inches)

Hips: free

Shoulders to waist: 13 1/2 inches

Waist to hem: 25 inches

No returns

Ships in polybag by USPS.

This costume was used in productions and may have wear that I have not noticed.  The costume has some previous repairs and possibly alterations to fit various performers.

I found a couple of spots within the folds of the skirt.  Please see the last 3 photos.