Measurements

Size: Extra Small - Small

Waist: 25-26 inches + 63.5 - 66 cm

Hips: Open

Total Length from Waistband: 29 inches + 74 cm

Hem Length: none

Zipper Length: 7 inches + 18 cm

Seam Allowance: minimal

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

* 1950s white glazed cotton fabric commercially made skirt

* Fabric design features full-blown red roses & rosebuds with black stems & leaves

* Classic silhouette with a fitted waistband and full skirt

* Skirt is quilted with double rows of black stitching

* Side metal zipper with black button at waistband for closure

* In-seam pocket on the opposite side

* Fully lined with serged seaming

* Label reads Alex Colman

Alex Colman California, founded in 1947, was one of many California clothing companies that opened post World War II period. The family-owned company specialised in quality sportswear, coordinates, and casual dress in the Californian style. The vivid and unique prints used by Alex Colman became their signature and set the standard. These prints were all designed by Blanche Lefton (Alex Coleman's daughter), who was inspired by her many trips to France, Germany and Italy. She would then visit Japan to personally work on her exclusive patterns with their printers: Kanebo and Toyobo. Blanche was an expert at engineering prints so that the borders would match perfectly. The ability of the company to produce these exclusive prints was one of the primary reasons for its success. In 1968, it had grown so much that it was listed on the stock exchange and in 1973 merged with Borden Incorporated. Sometime in 1980, the company finally closed its doors. Their legacy has endured, particularly the classic Coleman border and floral novelty prints of the 1950s. Examples of these are highly valued by today's vintage fashion connoisseurs.

Condition

Excellent vintage condition.

No notable flaws that I can see, other than some broken and missing threads in the quilting stitches. The skirt presents beautifully.

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 will be highlighted here.

Comment

Fabulous skirt with a stunning print! A great skirt for cooler weather! Please drop us a line if you require additional information about this listing.

The listing is for the dress only and does not include any other accessories that may have been photographed with the item.

This item has not been pinned to the dress form.

Shop Policies

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We now offer an alternate express delivery service via DHL for those of you who want your packages more expediently. This option is currently delivering packages within a seven-day timeframe from pick-up.

Availability
This item is within our selling stock. In the unlikely event that two buyers purchase this item concurrently, payment will be immediately refunded to the latter purchaser. We apologise in advance should this rare circumstance arise.

Postage
We make every effort to post your item within 1-3 days of payment. Should a circumstance arise where we are unable to post within this timeframe (eg we are away at a fair) we will contact you immediately. Please note that our postage charges are based on standard international and domestic air packages - all with tracking. If you want to upgrade to express postage or require insurance, please contact us prior to checkout and we will adjust the rates accordingly.

LayBys/Layaways
Yes we do offer flexible layby/layaway options and are open to negotiation as to the time period. Obviously, the more expensive the item the longer the time you will have to finalise payment. Contact us to see how accommodating we can be :)

Alterations
Obviously, as these are one-off pieces, the fit may not be quite what you need. To this end, we also offer an alteration service by professional seamstresses. Please shoot us an email outlining what you want and we will quickly respond with a quote and timeframe. Costs are kept to a minimum for this service.

Special Orders
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Photography
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