Stunning 1940's dress! Done in rich shade between butterscotch and salmon. Bronze geometric beading on the shoulders. Shoulder pads on the bodice as well as a chocolate brown silk bow. Gathered and draped peplum secures in the back with hook and eyes and loops drape over it in back. Slight a line skirt. Side metal zip and back shorter zip. Unlined. 

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Brand: ann kauffman petite briefs
Size on tag: none
Fits like: xs
Color: butterscotch
Material: rayon / beads
Condition: Very Good Vintage: velvet bow camouflages a small lighter spot. 

✂-----Measurements:
Bust (underarm seam) : 34"
Waist: 25"-26"
Hips: 43" (measured 10" from waist seam)
Total length: 44.5" 
Shoulders: 14"
Sleeves: 12"

m i n t : pristine with no signs of wear- possibly deadstock

e x c e l l e n t : signs of normal wear and age- no obvious flaws

v e r y g o o d : noted minor flaws that may have been already repaired - very wearable

g o o d : many noted minor flaws and/or mends -wearable

f a i r : numerous noted flaws and mends, some significant - still wearable