A stunning example of the beautiful details found in dresses designed by Abe Schrader. This dress hails from the Camellia Room; the better dresses department of Peerless Company, a Rhode Island apparel retailer for more than 50 years whose flagship store was located on the corner of Union Street & Westminster Street, downtown Providence, RI.
Charcoal brown background with oversized fall floral acorn print in shades of orange, gold & russet. Wide ruched waist-band with falling sash trimmed in russet satin. 24" back center metal zipper. Jewel length kimono sleeves. The skirt is quite full with an A-line flare. Lined with matching russet acetate lining from top of waist-band to hem. (Bodice area is not lined.)
Era: 1950s
Label: Abe Schrader ~ Peerless Camellia Room
Size: unmarked
Fits Like A Modern: 4/6
DRESS MEASUREMENTS:
Bust: 34
Waist: 27
Shoulder to Waist: @ 14.5 to middle of sash
Back: 16"
Hips: up to 38"
Length: 39"
Sleeve Length: @ 12"
Base of Hem atwa: 56"
FABRIC & CARE: unmarked/ silk
CONDITION: Excellent condition with the exception of a pull on the back at the left hip, which can be viewed HERE. The fabric variation is such that it is not terribly visible & does not detract from the beauty of this dress or make it unwearable.
PRICE: $110.00