vintage 1930s brown and cream Art Deco day dress with strong shoulders late Victorian bodice and the contrasting ribbon trim

and the contrasting ribbon trim is an off white velvet

The collar is a cotton lace

The fringed hem is a little fluffy near the ends but I have done my best to steam and smooth

Fastens with original brass hooks and eyes to rear  which are secure but a little fiddly to open - you can see why a maid was required

vintage 1930s brown and cream Art Deco day dress with strong shoulders late Victorian bodice and the contrasting ribbon trimMid to late 1930s printed rayon day dress with strong shoulders! Fitted day dress, with typical period styling. Exaggerated pointed sleeve head detail, with wide upper sleeve leading down into narrow buttoned cuff. Pointed collar worn to back (according to darts!), back placket access with non working buttons which continue down to waist seam. Side opening with metal snaps to fasten. Belt loops missing belt I have very quickly knocked up a grosgrain