1940s Rayon Teenage Playsuit With Novelty Roman Warrior Print 70s_Day_Dress BUST- 39 in

BUST- 39 in

the neckline dips to a seductive deep V and has poppers to fasten

with a spectacular upwards facing ruffle in layers of tightly pleated fuchsia silk that fans out from the mid back across the shoulder blades

Originally retailed in Beales of Bournemouth -a high end British department store- is in excellent condition except for some very minor bead loss which has been replaced

SHOULDERS - 18 in

1940s Rayon Teenage Playsuit With Novelty Roman Warrior Print 70s_Day_Dress BUST- 39 inThis lovely 1940s vintage rayon playsuit is a rare find and designed to fit a pre or young teen. Of particular note is the magnificent novelty print depicting Roman warriors, chariots and pillared buildings interspersed between horizontal rows of traditional Roman motifs in pale blue, pink navy and soft grey. The loose blouse style bodice has short sleeves and a shirt collar with a central button stand that hosts 5 x glass bead buttons. The fabric is