1950s Traina-Norrell Yellow Taffeta Silk Rose Print Dress evening-dress There is a central zip

There is a central zip fasting at the reverse

The skirt is lined in a stiff organza style cotton petticoat and there is a concealed zip fastening at the side

has not been made permanent

calf length skirt is gathered at the waist and is of stiff jacquard fabric in back with red metallic dots lined in cotton

The dress slips on over the head with no fastenings and is tacile and stretchy

1950s Traina-Norrell Yellow Taffeta Silk Rose Print Dress evening-dress There is a central zipThis is a really unusual couture made dress from Traina Norrell that is almost certainly from the mid to late 1950s. The fabric is a superb silk taffeta in a rose print whilst the colours are chartreuse and earth tones of ochre and orange. It has wide straps, a fitted empire bust line with a balconette lining inside and a grosgrain strap to support the under bust. From the empire line flares an elongated A line Princess seamed bodice. The low slung