XS 1950s Designer Dress - Cranberry Red Velveteen Sheath with Button Detail online - Mildred Orrick - Contemporary of Claire McCardell - Bust 32

1950s velveteen dress is a minimalist shirtwaist with forward-thinking details from Mildred Orrick, a lifelong colleague of Claire McCardell's. This cranberry red sheath has a collared bodice, half sleeves with cuffs, and a top-stitched seam just under the bust. It's a sheath with curves, a nipped waist, and rounded hip. Button detail at lower front skirt is functional. Made between 1946 and 1954, when Orrick designed under the Janice Milan label.

Ladies' Size
2 to 3

Measurements
Bust 32, Waist 27, Hip 37; Shoulder to Shoulder approx 15, Sleeve Length approx 15.5, Neck to Natural Waist 16.5, Neck to Hem 40.5 Inches

Era
1950s

Label
' JANICE MILAN / designed by / MILDRED ORRICK ' at back neck

Materials
Cranberry red cotton velveteen, nice and plush

Closure
Self buttons at center front bust and center front skirt hem, with hooks/eyes and a metal zipper between (zipper is made to separate at its base), this allows the front closure to open completely if needed

Condition
Excellent

Condition Detail
Very fine, barely worn, the label is yellowed, the right underarm gusset has a few minor stitches indicating an old repair, this is secure and subtle

Washing Instructions
Dry clean

Please note: All measurements (bust - waist - hip) are the maximum body measurements that will fit the item. These measurements already have ease subtracted and they are not actual fabric widths. To get actual fabric widths add two inches at the bust - one inch at the waist and two inches at the hip.

Size listed is a modern size. Any available vintage size is noted in the Label description. Please remember vintage sizes and modern sizes can vary a great deal.

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