Vintage 1950s Jerry Gilden Carnations Dress- New!
Measurements
Size: Extra Small - Small
Bust: 34 inches + 86 cm
Under Bust: 32 inches + 81 cm
Waist: 24 inches + 61 cm
Hips: Free
Bodice Length from Outside Shoulder: 15 inches + 38 cm
Total Length from Outside Shoulder: 40 inches + 102 cm
Shoulder to Shoulder: 14 inches + 36 cm
Hem Length: .75 inches + 2cm
Zipper Length: 13.5 inches + 34 cm
Note: Measurements taken from outside, flat and stretched seam to seam.
Description
* Beautiful 1950s ivory background cotton designer dress
* Fabric design features clusters of pink and blue carnations with green leaves
* Classic silhouette with cinched waist and full skirt
* Short sleeved bodice with oval neckline
* Bodice has gathers either side of darts and two rows of self piping at neckline
* Piping is decorated with self bows at centre front neckline
* Very full gathered skirt with side metal zipper
* Unlined, raw and pinked seams with machined hem
* Label reads Jerry Gilden Juniors
Jerry Gilden was a maker of moderately-priced women’s ready-to-wear from the mid 1940s through to the 1960s. The company was one of the top five producers of women’s dresses in the United States. At the peak of production, the label was producing over a million garments a year.
The in-house costume designer, Giselle, was responsible for designing the dresses and separates that made the Gilden name famous. After her death in 1952, Gilden took as his partners Sayde and Abe Weinberg, with Sayde becoming the designer of the Jerry Gilden lines. The firm ceased production in 1960. Because of their construction and styling, the label is keenly sought after by today's vintage fashion collectors and lovers.
Condition
This dress is in excellent condition for its age. No notable flaws that I can see, the fabric is strong and colour vibrant, no fade. In fact looks hardly worn. Cleaned and ready to wear. Please drop us a line if your require additional information about this listing.
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Photography
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