1960s Crocheted raffia shift dress - Small Early plastic Sleeve are full and gathered

Sleeve are full and gathered to elasticated wrist for ‘balloon’ cut

A man’s shirt

15" mid shoulder to hem

4 7/8” between arms at hinges

A really interesting compositional brooch

1960s Crocheted raffia shift dress - Small Early plastic Sleeve are full and gatheredA stunning original 1960s dress, hand crocheted in rich salmon pink Raffia, incredibly unusual. With buckled belt cleverly threaded through crochet belt loops at hip level, it fastens with crochet buttons and is lined for modesty. Chest of garment 36 Waist 30 Hip 39 Mid shoulder to hem 37 Presents excellently, with no breaks in the work. There is colourfade to inside back neck which isnt seen when worn, and more minor to underarm which the camera