S | 1940s Rayon Day Dress Size:S Beige brocade pencil dress by

Beige brocade pencil dress by Alfred Shaheen

Inner structure includes metal boning and a reinforced bust section

with broad shoulders and on both sides three beautiful kissing pocket flaps (but no pockets)

A very beautiful homemade dress from the 50s

An exceptionally scarce piece—both as a collector’s item and for fans of atomic-era sci-fi and novelty prints

S | 1940s Rayon Day Dress Size:S Beige brocade pencil dress by1940s dress in a supple rayon fabric with a gorgeous purple, green, black and white floral print. It has short sleeves, a V neckline and a wrap style front that is partially stitched in place and has a snap at the top. The bodice has darts at the front and back, and there is gathering at the front shoulder seams. The back has small shoulder darts. The skirt has a gently flared shape. It closes with a side zipper. The zipper has been replaced with a