1940s asymmetric vintage red crepe dress with fringe and sequins - early plastic zipper statement necklace with noted flaws

with noted flaws

Dollyrockers by Sambo (Samuel Sherman) label

have not attempted to remove and only noticed when I lightened the pictures a little to show detail

Slight mark from use and one small worn spot

this pure wool dress by Cresta

1940s asymmetric vintage red crepe dress with fringe and sequins - early plastic zipper statement necklace with noted flawsA really stylish dress, I purchased this (the first time around) from the daughter of the original owner. From memory her mum had married an American GI just after the war, and I purchased a number of very fashionable garments from her, all circa 1940s and very high fashion. This I found particularly interesting due to the very early (chunky!) plastic talon side zipper and of course the asymmetric styling and fringe.. The fringe and original belt are