shawl type collar
Each piece is individually hand made by Rosie on a manually operated knitting machine (sometimes referred to as ‘hand frame knitting’) using British wool medium-weight 4-ply yarns which have been carefully chosen for their traditional appearance
sling backs with silver tone buckle & wedge heels with a low platform sole
and subtle yellow discoloration to the upper back & shoulders (see 2nd to last photo)
Width at Hem: 17 1/2” (44
Superb Vintage 1940s Dress Bold Floral Novelty Print UK S Balloon Sleeve shawl type collarAn outstanding vintage 1940s handmade dress, made from a drapey, textured rayon fabric with a wonderful painterly abstract novelty print in dark blue, grey, yellow, green, magenta, & pink; the overall effect makes me think of a bouquet of flowers. It has a short sleeved dolman bodice with deep pleats at the shoulders & at the under bust darts, V shaped neckline, huge collar, & opens to the waist with matching fabric covered buttons (one is an odd