This incredible vintage 1950s ensemble from Gray Rose House of Fashion is a stunning piece of history. The set includes a royal blue satin dress and a matching swing jacket, both with impeccable quality.
The jacket features a large rounded Peter Pan collar, full-length sleeves, and pleats at the back of the shoulders. It is beautifully embroidered with orange, purple, and green floral and bow motifs. The matching sleeveless dress has a scoop neckline, a gathered bust, a sash waist, and a pleated skirt with the same embroidered accents.
Both garments have a "Gray Rose House of Fashion" cloth label on the lining. The dress closes with a 19" back metal zipper with two hook-and-eye closures (one at the top and one in the middle), while the jacket has a single hook-and-eye closure at the neck.
Condition:
The ensemble is in very good to excellent vintage condition, with no holes, tears, or discoloration to the outer material. The dress is spotless, despite an optical illusion in photo #2. The inside lining of the swing jacket has some slight discoloration at the back of the neckline and bottom hem (see photos #8 and #9), but the lining remains solid.
Sizing:
The mannequin is a size 6, but the dress fits closer to a modern size 2. Please refer to the provided measurements for the most accurate fit. Additional photos and information are available upon request.
Measurements of Garment (lying flat; please double; Bust, Waist and Hips)
Dress Bust 14"
Waist: 12"
Hips: 16.5 '
Dress Length: 41" (dress strap to hemline)
Swing Jacket:
Shoulder to Shoulder: 17"
Sleeve length: 18"
Jacket length: 44"
Sweep: 164"
History of Gray Rose House of Fashion: Was founded by Irene Wood Newcomb. Whose upscale women's clothing store operated for 58 years and became a downtown Colorado Springs fixture. Ms. Newcomb opened at Gray Rose which was an Historical Building named Gray Rose, clever way to incorporate the name. The building located at 24 N. Tejan St., also signified in the field of commerce for the elegant, sophisticated and forward looking method of merchandising and presenting women's fashion in the immediate post World War 2 period. Ms. Newcomb was born September 14, 1909 and died in 2006 at the age of 97.
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