Black

Silk chiffon, like a chiffon scarf

Lovely embroidered flowers along yoke - green and pink

Filmy

Sheer

Nightie very skimpy

Bias cut

Sleeveless

Empire waist cut

Ties in back with ribbon

Has some give because of bias cut

Slip on (no fastening)

And can be worn as a summer dress WITH A SLIP. Slip not provided with this.

Size: Small, up to approx US6, maybe some 8s. Please check measurements against your bod and similar clothing.

Label: none. This is vintage handmade.

Condition: Very good vintage. No tears, stains. Freshly cleaned. Only small issues: 1) slight stress on 1. 5 inch of a seam in back.

Note: Mannie is set to be approx 68 inches tall (172. 72 cm)

Materials: silk chiffon

Provenance: early 40's

Care: Hand wash, line dry. Press with cool iron or steam as needed.

Flat Measurements, w/o stretching unless noted:

Bust: from 17 to 18 inches (from 43. 18 to 45. 72 cm)

Waist: from 13 to 16 inches (from 33. 02 to 40. 64 cm)

Hips: from 16 to 19 inches (from 40. 64 to 48. 26 cm)

Sweep: n/a

Shoulder to hem: 49 inches (124. 46 cm)