1960s Helen Bass Kelly Green Party Dress
$225.00
Description
1960's Helen Bass California Kelly Green Party Dress, retailed by Garfinckel's Washington. The bodice and split sleeves feature two silver rhinestone ornaments; with a gentle A - line skirt, with two waist darts. On the back there are four waist darts, two on the bodice and two on the skirt. With a zipper as the closure. Modern Size: 8/10
DESIGNER
Helen Bass
BRAND
Helen Bass california
PLACE OF ORIGIN
United States
PERIOD
1960-1969
MATERIAL NOTES
Polyester
Hook and eye
Zip
CONDITION
Good
See Condition Descriptions
WEAR
Wear consistent with age and use.
DIMENSIONS
D 57 in.
D 144.78 cm
MARKED SIZE
6-8 See measurements (US)
BUST
39.5 in. (100.33 cm)
WAIST
32 in. (81.28 cm)
HIP
40 in. (101.6 cm)
LENGTH
57 in. (144.78 cm)
SHOULDER TO HEM
57.75 in. (146.69 cm)
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Materials & Techniques
-
Size
-
Size Chart
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