1950s Abstract Purple and Blue Cotton Shirt Dress Vintage_1950s_Dress black tulle is added to

black tulle is added to keep the skirt voluminous

There are a few

there is a reasonable amount of skillled work in the invisible hem and we have left this for the new owner

The flared bottom section of the jacket has two durable pockets that have not been used

floral silk in France

1950s Abstract Purple and Blue Cotton Shirt Dress Vintage_1950s_Dress black tulle is added toThis good size 1950s shirtwaister dress is labelled Penney's Brentwood and showcases many hallmarks of mid century dress design. A simple cotton day dress, it is printed with a vibrant abstract print in amethyst, cobalt blue and white on a pale grey background. Black bullrush like forms are scattered across the pattern. Bold aubergine purple plastic buttons are embossed with geometric shapes. The full, swirling skirt is detailed with piping in purple