Black dress
Bodice has off white, ruched lace overlay
Spaghetti straps
Tulle shoulders
Boning, interior
Full skirt, taffeta
2 layers of tulle over-skirt
Acetate underskirt
Nice sweep
Metal zipper, side
And a spray of red posies and leaves down front!
Label: Kistler-Collister Albuquerque
Size: Sz xS, about a US0. Check measurements against your bod and similar clothes.
Materials: lace (cotton blend), taffeta, artificial flowers
Provenance: mid 50's
Care: professionally clean.
Condition: Excellent vintage. No fading, stains. We noticed upon close scrutiny 1) some of the leaves on the spray have separated from wire. Does not affect wearability. This came to us clean. We only aired in the NM sun.
Flat Measurements:
Bust: 16. 5inches (41. 91cm)
Underbust: 14inches (35. 56cm)
Waist: 11. 75inches (29. 84cm)
Hips: open
Top of bodice at side to hem length: 50inches (127cm)
Sweep, including tulle: 68inches (172. 72cm)
Note: Mannie is set to be approx 68inches tall (172. 72cm)
Color: Black, white & red
Material: Lace & acetate