1950s Horrockses Abstract Floral Print Yellow Orange and Turquoise Dress
1950s Horrockses Abstract Floral Print Yellow Orange and Turquoise Dress
1950s Horrockses Abstract Floral Print Yellow Orange and Turquoise Dress
1950s Horrockses Abstract Floral Print Yellow Orange and Turquoise Dress
1950s Horrockses Abstract Floral Print Yellow Orange and Turquoise Dress
1950s Horrockses Abstract Floral Print Yellow Orange and Turquoise Dress
ARCHIVE - 1950s Horrockses Cotton Abstract Print Dress-CIRCA VINTAGE LONDON
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ARCHIVE - 1950s Horrockses Cotton Abstract Print Dress

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This original 1950s vintage Horrockses dress is sheer class and in its day, top of the range. The company, who had been producing their own cotton fabrics since the late 18th century, were renowned for some of the best quality post war garments in the UK during the 1950s and 1960s. They were famously worn by Queen Elizabeth II, Princess Margaret and the Duchess of Kent throughout the period. This dress has one of the earliest labels from Horrockses. The design has an unusual painterly abstract all-over print in yellow and brown tones, teal and orange against a white background. The bodice is boned and shaped with a gathered waistband on the skirt and an additional asymmetric peplum. A wide fabric bow sits up on the left hip and you can see the underside in a complimentary teal colour, the same that features in the print. The dress fastens to the rear with the original metal concealed zip. This piece showcases wonderful layers with the top skirt lined in a stiff cotton and furthermore there is an integral tulle gathered petticoat that is attached to give the skirt it's wonderful shaping.

This is quite simply one of the best Horrockses we've owned for some time because of the unusual print and the additional quality details present in the design. It is labelled a vintage 14 but this is better suited in modern sizing to fit no bigger than a UK 8-10 /US 4-6. It is in superb original vintage condition with no faults of any note; definitely one for the connoisseur or collector.

MEASUREMENTS:
Bust - 34 in (86.4 cm)
Waist - 26 in (66 cm)
Hip - FREE
Length - 41.5 in (105.4 cm)
Shoulders - 15 in (38.1 cm)

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