Vintage 1940s CC41 Shirtwaister Dress Orange White Novelty Print UK S/M Patriotic with front yoke slashes embellished

with front yoke slashes embellished with rouleau loops & gathers beneath which become stitched-down pleats below the waist edged with further rouleau loops with bows at the bottom

Waist (pulls in with belt): 15 1/4" (38

has a boat or slash neckline with tucks at either side

Cuff: 3 1/4" (8

& dark pink

Vintage 1940s CC41 Shirtwaister Dress Orange White Novelty Print UK S/M Patriotic with front yoke slashes embellishedA striking vintage 1940s "Helen Bond" CC41 Utility Scheme labelled shirtwaister dress, made from a drapey linen rayon blend Moygashel fabric with a baroque novelty print of foliate swirls in burnt orange on a white with a hint of blue background. The bodice has a huge pointed collar with ric rac edge trim, gathers at the shoulders & darts at the waist, short sleeves with turn back cuffs , & opens to the waist with dark orange early plastic buttons;