This is a classic Shaheen design that is a timeless 'little black dress'. It is fully lined and features two vertical bust darts along with a separate bodice panel to add for a nipped waist. The skirt is vertically darted at the waistline to add to this wasp waist look.

This Shaheen design adds a frog toggle closure accent on the side bottom hem above each side dress opening.

Closure - back center metal zipper topped with hook and eye.

Decade: Mid 1950s - Early 1960s

Material: 53% tri acetate, 47% Cotton

Brand/label/care: Alfred Shaheen/Lot 6877/Size 10, other label lists material

Condition: Very Good - inner lining has foxing marks, three minor pinholes are pointed out in the photos - one is on the neckline and the other two are on the middle bodice panel below the bust. It may have a bit of iron shine but it also could be simply the material when you turn it in different lighting because of it being a tri acetate and lined in white. This has not been cleaned but has no odors and would need just a quick cold bath.

Measurements: (taken flat and doubled when needed)

Bust - 32"

Waist - 24”

Hips - 37”

Shoulder to Waist - 16. 5" (measured from the

Length - 41”

Sweep - 37”

Side slit length- 11. 75”