1940s Yellow Nightgown With Gauze Yoke - Bust 91 cm dress with bows set-in sleeves with turn back

set-in sleeves with turn back cuffs and slits on the shoulders for insignia

Pretty fit and flare dress has a white cotton lace layer over yellow taffeta backing

Long pale cream nightgown has a white lace overlay at the bodice and lace trim around the square neckline

The fabric is sound but as with all garments of this age

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1940s Yellow Nightgown With Gauze Yoke - Bust 91 cm dress with bows set-in sleeves with turn backYellow silky rayon nightgown looks beautiful worn as a dress. It has a sheer, gauzy yoke and midriff in tulle. The neckline is shaped over the bust and the tulle yoke is dotted with appliqued flowers. Puff sleeves are elasticised. The sheer midriff panel is gathered with three rows of elastic. Narrow ruffles trim the neck and shaped hemline. It pulls on, with a short opening at the back of the neck, closing with a button. Lower calf to above ankle