C. Late 1930s / 1940s patriotic red white and blue candy stripe faille dress with early plastic zipper utility mark A very typically Art Deco

A very typically Art Deco design

One small mark as shown to cuff

Measures: labelled vintage 40

particularly lace tulle etc

One button worn

C. Late 1930s / 1940s patriotic red white and blue candy stripe faille dress with early plastic zipper utility mark A very typically Art DecoI am not sure if its been homemade or not, but this dress has some lovely details flutter effect over heavily puffed and cuffed sleeves, and an interesting early plastic side zip with original pull. the skirt has inverted pleats which create a large central panel to the front. Im pretty sure its *not* been altered from a longer dress.. but not absolutely certain. Bound neckline, possibly worn with a detachable collar? I can imagine it with a middy or