C. Late 1930s / 1940s patriotic red white and blue candy stripe faille dress with early plastic zipper maxi dress The name has worn away

The name has worn away aside from the very last bit

there is some patchy colour/scuffs to skirt as shown in photos which renders it a bit imperfect

It appears to be in remarkable condition and very well preserved

and at the very front

C. Late 1930s / 1940s patriotic red white and blue candy stripe faille dress with early plastic zipper maxi dress The name has worn awayI am not sure if its been homemade or not, but this dress has some lovely details flutter effect over heavily puffed and cuffed sleeves, and an interesting early plastic side zip with original pull. the skirt has inverted pleats which create a large central panel to the front. Im pretty sure its *not* been altered from a longer dress.. but not absolutely certain. Bound neckline, possibly worn with a detachable collar? I can imagine it with a middy or