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40s Novelty Embroidered Dress

Vintage 1940s raspberry red crepe puff sleeve sweetheart neckline dress with novelty embroidered (!!) patterns - a princess, a clown, a moon and star, dragonfly, a sailboat, grapes and other little hidden treasures. Structured puffs in the short sleeves, scalloped neckline with ruching at the center, fitted waist and full pleated skirt. Hidden side metal zipper. Unlined.

Label: none
Size marked: none
Best fits modern Small; check the measurements to be sure.

Bust: 34"
Shoulder: 15 1/2" 
Sleeve: 3 1/2"
Waist: 27"
Hip: 50"+
Length: 44"

Excellent pre-owned condition - beautiful condition for it's age - one tiny hole at the back of the neck and a little color fade in the skirt that totally gets lost in the pattern and volume.