With a fabric tag that shows its 1950's or very early 1960's origin this vintage Kayser black ankle length half slip is a rare find for the vintage lingerie collector. The tag reads "Kayser Made in USA Small 100% Nylon". During that time period no other information was mandatory on labels. Because this is Kayser lovely lush nylon it is completely washable. I have freshly laundered it and this long half slip will come to you clean and ready to wear.

Here are the measurements to use so you can make sure this will fit you well:

Waist ~~~ 22 inches un-stretched and 29 inches fully stretched
Hip ~~~ 35 inches
Full Length ~~~ 34 and 1/2 inches
Hemline Width ~~~ 41 and 1/2 inches

A 2 and 1/2 inch band of black sheer scallop edge lace is used all around as hemline trim and along both sides of the 10 inch long side slit as shown in the detail photo. At the waist there is a band of narrow elastic that is still completely stretchy.

It is in Excellent Vintage condition. All the seams are intact and there are no stains odors snags or holes. This is a lovely long black half slip that can be worn now and for years to come.

Freshly laundered this comes to you from a pet-free smoke-free home.

The Kayser lingerie company has an interesting history. According to the Vintage Fashion Guild "Julius Kayser founded his silk glove company in New York in 1880. By June 1911 the company was also manufacturing hosiery and underwear. In 1947 the company acquired the capital stock of other lingerie companies and hired designer John Norman for their lingerie line. At about that time Kayser bought the Corrette Corporation a manufacturer of women’s slips and petticoats and acquired Catalina Inc. producers of sportswear and swimsuits thus establishing Kayser as one of the largest manufacturers of apparel and accessories in the nation. In 1956 ads began to appear for Luxite-Kayser lingerie. The latest ad found for Luxite-Kayser was in 1960 and the last US/Canadian ad found for Kayser was a 1966 ad for a nylon nightgown."

This item is sold from a vintage boutique in Bradenton, FL.