Vintage 1940s CC41 Shirtwaister Dress Bold Novelty Abstract Leaf Print UK S Circle Skirt Shoulder width seam to seam

Shoulder width seam to seam (the shoulders extend into the sleeve heads): 13 1/2" (34

the sheen on the leather made these difficult to photograph - there is darkening on the collar fold - the sleeves have been worn folded up about 1"

Bodice length from top of strap to waist seam: 15 3/4" (40cm)

key-hole neckline with square  collar

Vintage 1940s CC41 Shirtwaister Dress Bold Novelty Abstract Leaf Print UK S Circle Skirt Shoulder width seam to seamA glorious vintage 1940s CC41 Utility Scheme labelled dress made by 'Laura Lee' from floppy rayon fabric with a fabulous bold abstract novelty print depicting large & small leaves in blue, magenta, grey & black on a white background. It is a shirtwaister style with pointed collar & revers, short sleeves & pointed 'rabbit ear' turn back cuffs; the 4 gore skirt is very flared & gathered into the waist at the front, with 2 slash pockets at the edge of