1930s 1940s White Cotton Piqué Puff Sleeve Gown | small/medium 1960s sundress

1930s 1940s White Cotton Piqué Puff Sleeve Gown | small/medium 1960s sundressD E T A I L S late 1930s early 1940s maxi dress fit + flare shape white cotton piqu (waffle textured) ruffled collar, curved at center front + pointed at center back; lined in sheer woven fabric which feels like rayon adorable puff sleeves, heavily gathered at the shoulder + hem, fitted hem shirring at center bust, gathers at sides of busts basque waist full gored skirt three shirred details at hem, which create lovely scalloped shapes metal side

• matching covered button trim below front neckline

• label: Petite Make

• nylon jersey

bust: up to about 40"

New heel tips have been added

width at hem: 28"

which has been patched from the inside and isn't really noticeable when worn

• black rayon satin

20" (top of butterfly wing at base of straps to the hem)

Some fraying on edges of the belt toward the non-buckle end

• bust darts

w/ loop-through-and-tie closure