1940s Silk Palm Print Dress, XS
Fabricated silk habotai with a beautiful palm print
Unlined, but the waistline is faced.
Elastic shirred neckline and sleeves
Shape under bust seam with gathered bust
Skirt knife pleated into waist seam
2 3/4” blind hem clean finished with rayon hem tape
Fasten down side seam with a Talon metal toothed zipper
Maker: Unknown. Likely home sewn.
Condition: Very good. There is wear/fray to the silk on the belt buckle. There is a small mismatched portion to the hem tape (obviously not visible when worn.) See photos. Freshly soaked and line dried, arrives clean and ready to wear.
Measurements: The measurements below are the actual measurements of the garment. Please allow for ease. Whenever possible the best way to insure a good fit is by comparing the measurements to that of a similar garment in your closet.
Size: looks to best suit a modern XS. Please use measurements below.
Shoulder: No defined shoulder seams
Bust: 36”
Under Bust: 33”
Waist: 25.5”
Hip: full
Sweep: 112”
Length from Shoulder to Waist Seam: 17”
Length from Waist seam to Hem: 28.5”
Sleeve Opening: 14” (stretches to around 25”)
Model is 5’3” with a 31” Bust, 25.5” waist and 36” low hip
Has not been clipped on model
Proud Member of the Vintage Fashion Guild
Fabricated silk habotai with a beautiful palm print
Unlined, but the waistline is faced.
Elastic shirred neckline and sleeves
Shape under bust seam with gathered bust
Skirt knife pleated into waist seam
2 3/4” blind hem clean finished with rayon hem tape
Fasten down side seam with a Talon metal toothed zipper
Maker: Unknown. Likely home sewn.
Condition: Very good. There is wear/fray to the silk on the belt buckle. There is a small mismatched portion to the hem tape (obviously not visible when worn.) See photos. Freshly soaked and line dried, arrives clean and ready to wear.
Measurements: The measurements below are the actual measurements of the garment. Please allow for ease. Whenever possible the best way to insure a good fit is by comparing the measurements to that of a similar garment in your closet.
Size: looks to best suit a modern XS. Please use measurements below.
Shoulder: No defined shoulder seams
Bust: 36”
Under Bust: 33”
Waist: 25.5”
Hip: full
Sweep: 112”
Length from Shoulder to Waist Seam: 17”
Length from Waist seam to Hem: 28.5”
Sleeve Opening: 14” (stretches to around 25”)
Model is 5’3” with a 31” Bust, 25.5” waist and 36” low hip
Has not been clipped on model
Proud Member of the Vintage Fashion Guild
Fabricated silk habotai with a beautiful palm print
Unlined, but the waistline is faced.
Elastic shirred neckline and sleeves
Shape under bust seam with gathered bust
Skirt knife pleated into waist seam
2 3/4” blind hem clean finished with rayon hem tape
Fasten down side seam with a Talon metal toothed zipper
Maker: Unknown. Likely home sewn.
Condition: Very good. There is wear/fray to the silk on the belt buckle. There is a small mismatched portion to the hem tape (obviously not visible when worn.) See photos. Freshly soaked and line dried, arrives clean and ready to wear.
Measurements: The measurements below are the actual measurements of the garment. Please allow for ease. Whenever possible the best way to insure a good fit is by comparing the measurements to that of a similar garment in your closet.
Size: looks to best suit a modern XS. Please use measurements below.
Shoulder: No defined shoulder seams
Bust: 36”
Under Bust: 33”
Waist: 25.5”
Hip: full
Sweep: 112”
Length from Shoulder to Waist Seam: 17”
Length from Waist seam to Hem: 28.5”
Sleeve Opening: 14” (stretches to around 25”)
Model is 5’3” with a 31” Bust, 25.5” waist and 36” low hip
Has not been clipped on model
Proud Member of the Vintage Fashion Guild
