Original 1940s Vintage Dress Smocked Rusty Red Rayon Crepe UK M 1950s Sweater using a quite well-known Sirdar

using a quite well-known Sirdar pattern which was reissued featuring a photo of actor Peter Davison at the time of the original 'All Creatures Great & Small' TV series

it has a petersham sweatband & elastic cord strap to allow perching on the head

Sleeve length underarm to cuff (fairly deep armholes): 16" (40

Jacket Chest - armpit to armpit: 22 1/2" (57cm)

In excellent condition overall - there is a light mark to the underside of the brim (arrowed) & light wear & marking to the petersham

Original 1940s Vintage Dress Smocked Rusty Red Rayon Crepe UK M 1950s Sweater using a quite well-known SirdarA truly wonderful vintage 1940s dress, very nicely home made from rayon crepe with a textured squiggly self pattern in a rich rusty red colour. It has a stand collar, smocking on the upper bodice embellished with trapped clear glass beads which then creates drape below the bust, short sleeves with smocking at the cuffs, & flared skirt with smocked mock pockets on the front. It fastens at the neck back & side with silver metal 'Elite' zips, & there are