Description: What a rare find! Beautiful, vibrant mid-50s Alfred Shaheen dress under the label Surf 'n Sand. The fabric and dress are a collector's dream! Fabric is like new in both color and feel. Red is bright; gold and silver are shiny. Ruching is springy and in very good condition. I reached out to the Shaheen Museum to confirm an age. I was blessed to have received a response from Alfred Shaheen's daughter Camille. She was able to confirm that this fabric, while not super uncommon, is an early print of the Lehua flower and that the dress is from the mid-1950s. She noted that it has been hemmed quite a bit shorter than it had originally been. Some things to note (see photos as well):- This dress is very, very petite - almost girl sized. I took measurements flat and as you can see this is around a size 0. It was too small to zip up on my dress form! - I'm unsure of the cup size (I don't know how to measure this), but the cups seem sized for the petite breast as well. I would guess an A cup size, but don't quote me on this. - Shortened. The skirt has been hemmed to 23 inches. It appears to have been done by hand and very nicely. - Some stitching on the hem is coming loose. It should be an easy repair for the home sewer.- Two different buttons. Evidently one of the buttons was lost and they replaced it with as close a match as possible.- Loose seam under the right breast. It's not completely gone but should be repaired prior to wearing. It's a fantastic dress and definitely one for the collector. Beautiful enough to have framed and put on your wall. If you're lucky enough for this to fit you, even better! Feel free to message with any questions you may have. Will be shipped carefully folded in a box. SEE PHOTOS FOR FULL DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONPLEASE KNOW YOUR SIZE. RETURNS/REFUNDS accepted within 30 days, buyer pays shipping. PLEASE READ: I've been hunting and collecting since I was a wee child (over 50 years for those counting). It's in my blood. I come from a long line of collectors, and I can't help myself when I see a treasure. There are so many great items out there that might be 100+ years old but still in excellent, usable condition. I see what I do as helping these items find a new, forever home. Between cleaning out old items from around my grandma's house and my own hunting, you never know what you'll find in my store. That's what makes my store so much fun! Most items I sell will be sold as I found them, I prefer to leave cleaning methods to the purchaser. Keep in mind that all of my items are previously owned, sometimes by many owners over decades of time, and will show signs of wear. I strive to be transparent and will mention any significant defects or wear that I see including close up photos of noticeable wear. ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS IS. Please reach out to me should have you have any questions or concerns.ALL USED ELECTRICAL ITEMS are not guaranteed to function; no warranty is included either express or implied. Purchase at your own risk.
Price: 395 USD
Location: Milbank, South Dakota
End Time: 2024-11-22T01:42:39.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Item Specifics
Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Occasion: Cocktail
Chest Size: 22-24 in
Waist Size: 22-23 in
Color: Red
Decade: 1950s
Material: Cotton
Size (Women's): 0
Brand: Surf n Sand
Size Type: Petites
Style: Hawaiian
Original/Reproduction: Original
Waist to Hem: 23 in
Look: Retro
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Shoulder to Hem: 38.5 in