1970s Georgia Charuhas Cotton Pintuck Maxi
Fabricated in 100% cotton khaki pintucked fabric with a contrast cotton broadcloth inset down the center of the skirt
Trimmed in lace and velvet trims
The perfect blend of Mexican wedding dress and a boho cottage core aesthetic
Fitted bodice with a squared neckline
Decorative buttons run down the left side of the bodice
Fastens down center back with an Arlon coil zipper
2.5” blind hem to the skirt. The center front iset is the fabrics embroidered scalloped edge
Maker: Georgia Charuhas. Chicago born designer and artist who moved to Mexico in the 1960s and according to Charuhas, fell into her dressmaking business by accident in the 70s after friends began asking her to make them dresses similar to the ones she had made for herself. Manufactured in Merida in Yucatan, her dresses would eventually be carried by stores including Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus, Bonwit Teller and Harrod’s. (***The Yucatan Times article In Merida, artist Georgia Charuhas finds “time and peace” to paint , by Robert Adams 8/05/2016)
Condition: Very good. Very minor color bleed next to the velvet trim at the sweep of the skirt. See photos. Freshly hand 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.
Vintage Size: 14 (Not modern sizing) Looks to best suit a modern S/M. Please use measurements below.
Bust: 36” laying flat will stretch to 38”
Waist: 28”
Hips: full
Sweep: 73”
Length from Shoulder to Waist seam: 16.5”
Length from Waist seam to Hem: 40”
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 in 100% cotton khaki pintucked fabric with a contrast cotton broadcloth inset down the center of the skirt
Trimmed in lace and velvet trims
The perfect blend of Mexican wedding dress and a boho cottage core aesthetic
Fitted bodice with a squared neckline
Decorative buttons run down the left side of the bodice
Fastens down center back with an Arlon coil zipper
2.5” blind hem to the skirt. The center front iset is the fabrics embroidered scalloped edge
Maker: Georgia Charuhas. Chicago born designer and artist who moved to Mexico in the 1960s and according to Charuhas, fell into her dressmaking business by accident in the 70s after friends began asking her to make them dresses similar to the ones she had made for herself. Manufactured in Merida in Yucatan, her dresses would eventually be carried by stores including Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus, Bonwit Teller and Harrod’s. (***The Yucatan Times article In Merida, artist Georgia Charuhas finds “time and peace” to paint , by Robert Adams 8/05/2016)
Condition: Very good. Very minor color bleed next to the velvet trim at the sweep of the skirt. See photos. Freshly hand 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.
Vintage Size: 14 (Not modern sizing) Looks to best suit a modern S/M. Please use measurements below.
Bust: 36” laying flat will stretch to 38”
Waist: 28”
Hips: full
Sweep: 73”
Length from Shoulder to Waist seam: 16.5”
Length from Waist seam to Hem: 40”
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 in 100% cotton khaki pintucked fabric with a contrast cotton broadcloth inset down the center of the skirt
Trimmed in lace and velvet trims
The perfect blend of Mexican wedding dress and a boho cottage core aesthetic
Fitted bodice with a squared neckline
Decorative buttons run down the left side of the bodice
Fastens down center back with an Arlon coil zipper
2.5” blind hem to the skirt. The center front iset is the fabrics embroidered scalloped edge
Maker: Georgia Charuhas. Chicago born designer and artist who moved to Mexico in the 1960s and according to Charuhas, fell into her dressmaking business by accident in the 70s after friends began asking her to make them dresses similar to the ones she had made for herself. Manufactured in Merida in Yucatan, her dresses would eventually be carried by stores including Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus, Bonwit Teller and Harrod’s. (***The Yucatan Times article In Merida, artist Georgia Charuhas finds “time and peace” to paint , by Robert Adams 8/05/2016)
Condition: Very good. Very minor color bleed next to the velvet trim at the sweep of the skirt. See photos. Freshly hand 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.
Vintage Size: 14 (Not modern sizing) Looks to best suit a modern S/M. Please use measurements below.
Bust: 36” laying flat will stretch to 38”
Waist: 28”
Hips: full
Sweep: 73”
Length from Shoulder to Waist seam: 16.5”
Length from Waist seam to Hem: 40”
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
