Late 1940s Geode Print Dress | XS/T

era: late 1940s-early 1950s

 approx. size: xsmall/tall

shoulders: 15"
bust: 36"
waist: 24/25"
hips: free
bodice length: 15 1/2"-16 1/2"
skirt length: 34"

 unique geometric novelty print in candy red, hunter green and white + grey. dramatic padded pockets on the bodice, full bias cut skirt with voluminous draped hip swags. plunging wrap-style neckline has had snaps and a hook added at a later date. really interesting and thoughtfully designed/tailored piece!

material: rayon
closure: metal side zipper
label: Oval Room, Orbach's, Wilshire Boulevard.

Orbach's was a mid-range department store chain from 1923-1987. The Wilshire Blvd. location opened in LA, California in 1948.

condition: very good. freshly laundered and ready to wear. some flaws on close inspection: some scattered faint spots of dye run that largely get lost in fabric and drape. some seam stresses, some stress at underarms. pockets are padded with a material that has stiffened a bit and transferred faint grey tone to the fabric. dress was taken in at the waist by a previous owner. overall still a great wearable piece, priced accordingly. 

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