Vintage 1940s Rayon Novelty Print Shirtwaist Dress Deer Potted Flowers Blue Grey. Here we have an authentic 1940s shirt waist dress made from a blue and grey printed rayon. The elaborate print includes deer, potted flowers, and trees. The collar is a shawl style and has a black velvet ribbon and rhinestone button detail on the left side. The dress opens all the way down the center front and has 10 buttons. The buttons are covered with the dress fabric and have a black velvet center.