White, main body

Red 'tail' insert, in back

Black bustle bow

Silk taffeta

The fabric has a GORGEOUS almost floral watermark

Crisp and swishes slightly with movement

Wide straps

Sweetheart neckline

Fitted, ruched bodice

Drop waist

No boning

Side fastening - metal zipper (marked Kover-zip)

HUGE sweeping skirt

No extra hem

Label: none; vintage handmade and beautifully so.

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Size: approx US0-2-some 4s maybe. Please check measurements against your similar clothing and bod.

Note: Mannie is set to be approx 68inches tall (172. 72cm)

Condition: Excellent vintage. No tears, fading, mends. 1) Under super close inspection, in bright light you can see slight deepening of color at underarms. These did not budge with cleaning but don't impair wearability or impact. 2) Original bow was shattered; we replaced with another vintage one; under very close inspection you can see stitch holes from the previous one. See pics. Sold as is. Freshly dry-cleaned.

Flat Measurements:

Bust: 16. 25inches (41. 27cm)

Waist: 13. 5inches (34. 29cm)

Hips: open

Top of strap to hem: 58inches (147. 32cm)

Sweep: 98inches (248. 92cm)

Materials: crisp silk taffeta

Provenance: early1940s

Care: Professionally clean with non-petroleum products.

This item is sold from an excellent, highly rated vintage boutique in Albuquerque, NM.