An insanely beautiful and rare 1940s two-piece cotton patio gown by American fashion designer Louella Ballerino. This gem is a peasant style kelly green blouse and skirt set with square neckline, ruffle sleeves, and layers of ruffles on skirt accompanied by woven cotton trim. Material is a crisp medium-weight cotton with little stretch. The skirt has a half back zipper, clasp, and button. The top is button back with clasps. All fixtures and seams are in working order and garment is structurally sound for everyday wear.
Please note that the green color of the garment is best represented in photos 7 and 8.
Measurements of garment, allow space for fit.
Taken flat, doubled for circumference
Shown on a size 4 dress form
Some photos were taken with a crinoline underneath
Modern Size Estimate: Small, 4
Top
Length: 21” shoulder to hem
Sleeve: 8.5”
Bust: 34”
Waist: 29.75”
Hips: 34”
Shoulder: open
Skirt
Waist: 26”
Hips: 38”
Length: 33”
Swing: 86”
Label: Louella Ballerino, California
Fabric: Cotton
Condition: A stunning collectors piece! Small flaws include: initials written on label, minor rust spots, faint water marks, slight yellowing to white trim, and pinpoint small holes from where pleat stitches were removed on blouse. This garment has not yet been laundered and shows much promise to remedy most of the flaws listed above. The hem on the blouse is raw with a few spots of missing stitching.
