1930s Botaniska Dress
Vintage, Swedish 1930s maxi gown with bold floral patterned bodice, sweetheart neckline, scalloped sleeves, and floral appliqués at the skirt. Details Era: 1930sLabel: FerngvistsFabric: silky rayon acetateColor*: cream with bold jewel tonesClosure: metal zipper up the side Measurements Bust: 34.5"Waist: 26"Hip: free Shoulders: 15"Bodice length: 16"Sleeve length: 8"Length: 59" Condition Fair, with some flaws to note. This dress has been professionally repaired at the neckline, but upon close inspection, there are light signs of fraying and repair. The most notable flaw is a small, dark stain at the hip on the skirt (see image) that did not come out with professional cleaning. There was clearly originally an overskirt made of tulle that has been removed by a previous owner, and there is the formation of a small hole where the bodice meets the skirt at the hip (see image). The less obvious flaws are some small, light stains throughout, that mostly get lost in the layers of the skirt