{"product_id":"1940s-rayon-novelty-print-dress-dancing-figures-abstract-dot-print","title":"1940s Navy Cold Rayon Novelty Print Dress – Dancing Figures \u0026 Abstract Dot Print","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1940s Rayon Novelty Print Dress – Dancing Figures \u0026amp; Abstract Dot Print\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA wonderfully rare novelty print dress from the 1940s, made in fluid cold rayon that drapes beautifully on the body. The print is a real standout: playful dancing figures in white scattered between bold candy-coloured spots in pink, yellow and white, set against a deep navy ground. Charming, characterful and genuinely hard to find in this quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe dress is finished with a tiered peplum at the waist, front and back, adding lovely movement and structure to the silhouette. Short sleeves and a slim self-belt complete the look, keeping the shape neat through the waist while the peplum does the talking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEra: 1940s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Cold rayon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour: Navy with pink, yellow and white novelty dancing figure and polka dot print\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesign Details: Tiered peplum front and back, short sleeves, original self-belt, fitted bodice, straight skirt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilhouette: Fitted waist with tiered peplum and slim skirt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFastenings: Original metal back zipper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLabel: Toni Karen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBust: 36” (tight 38”)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWaist: 30”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHips: 42”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 45”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dress is in very good condition with only a few minor flaws as pictured. The backing of the original belt is breaking up and would benefit from replacing. There is a faint stain on the front visible in the video but we cannot get this to show up in photographs or in person. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You’ll Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNovelty prints from this era are scarce at the best of times, and one with this much charm and this level of tailoring detail is rarer still. The tiered peplum gives the dress real presence while keeping it entirely wearable, and the print alone makes it a piece worth building a wardrobe moment around. A genuine find for any serious collector of 1940s prints.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShop now to add this exceptional piece to your collection, and explore the rest of our curated edit of original vintage clothing.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e4932\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Black Sheep Antiques","offers":[{"title":"With Dress Shields","offer_id":55628333285752,"sku":null,"price":235.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0360\/1078\/6861\/files\/1D8A7C58-3DDC-44D4-9D9E-DABC47BED0F8.jpg?v=1786166087","url":"https:\/\/blacksheepantiques.co.uk\/products\/1940s-rayon-novelty-print-dress-dancing-figures-abstract-dot-print","provider":"Black Sheep Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}