Vintage 50s to Early 60s Mint Green Cotton Dress- New!
Measurements
Size: Small
Bust: 36 inches + 91 cm
Waist: 26 inches + 66 cm
Hips: open
Bodice Length from Outside Shoulder: 15 inches + 38 cm
Total Length from Outside Shoulder: 46 inches + 117 cm
Zipper Length: 12 inches + 30.5 cm
Hem Length: none
Seam Allowance: 0.5 inches + 1.25 cm (per side)
Note: Measurements are taken from outside, flat and stretched from seam to seam. This is the maximum size allowable, so please consider individual fit and comfort.
Description
* Lovely late 1950s to early 1960s commercially made dress
* Fabric is mint green cotton
* Classic silhouette with a fitted waist and full skirt
* Sleeveless bodice with deep oval neckline
* Shirtfront closure with self-fabric buttons and a side metal zipper
* Inset wide white piqué collar with lattice work
* Skirt is a full circle
* Unlined, pinked seams with handstitched hem
* Label reads Jonathon Logan
Jonathan Logan was a popular manufacturer of women’s classic dresses, have been foundered in 1944. The brand was a stable of just about every young girl's closet during the 1950s and 60s. In fact by 1966, Jonathan Logan had become one of the largest ready to wear companies in the USA.
Jonathan Logan eventually became a collection of fourteen different brands, each geared to a different consumer group. What do these vintage labels have in common: Betty Barclay, Butte Knit, R & K Originals, Youth Guild and Jonathan Logan. At one time, all of these labels were popular divisions of the first large apparel conglomerate, Jonathan Logan. These labels were on some of the most popular dresses and sportswear from the 1950’s through 1970’s, and today, vintage collectors seek out these labels for their style and quality.
Condition
Excellent.
No notable flaws that I can see - just a few pinhead size spots, not noticeable at all.
Please note that these are vintage items that have been used and loved over the years, As such, they may display slight evidence of their age. Any notable flaws above and beyond this will be highlighted here.
Comment
Lovely, fresh looking Summer dress with a huge circle skirt. The collar is a lovely addition. Please drop us a line if you require additional information about this listing.
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