1950s Black checkerboard cotton dress - Small size small and lined in dove grey

and lined in dove grey faille

An area of nicks and pale odd discolouration to bottom front skirt- as though just snagged on a bicycle perhaps

printed with prickly flora in palest pink

Sleeve approx 20”

widening towards zig zag hems

1950s Black checkerboard cotton dress - Small size small and lined in dove greyA stunningly unusual 1950s dress from Kitty Copeland, in the BEST cotton fabric of blackest black printed with a glossy checkerboard. Sleeveless fitted bodice fastens with rhinestone centre glass buttons, and there is an opening to front skirt hidden behind a pleat. Chest of garment 36 Waist 26 Mid shoulder to waist 14. 5 Skirt length 31. 5 Excellent condition after professional restoration work, there is a small faint paler mark to back shoulder