Vintage 1940s Day Dress Paisley Print Silk Crepe Size M XL it is not immediately recognized

it is not immediately recognized for what it is

Exactly who would have worn this hat I’m unsure of

Lovely reticulated work on these Siamese sterling pieces - very pretty

but I guess that it was meant simply for use as a summer hat

Vintage 1940s Day Dress Paisley Print Silk Crepe Size M XL it is not immediately recognizedThis is a wonderful 1940s era silk crepe dress featuring a colourful paisley pattern in tones of green, orange, red, blue, yellow and white with black outlining. The dress has padded shoulders and a V neckline with a narrow shawl type collar and short raglan type sleeves that are tucked at the end to fit tight to the upper arm. It has a defined waist, belt loops and a matching rope type belt. The skirt is cut to fall in wide pleats or drapes. The