Original 1940's Stunning CC41 Moygashal Linen Dress - In A Bright Golden Yellow

Vintage 1940's stunning CC41 moygashal linen dress in a bright golden yellow. This is a divine example from its time and was made by ' John Swell' and bares the Utility CC41 rationing label. In the British wartime you would collect rationing stamps to be able to purchase new pieces. This has a classic 1940's British silhouette and features a beautiful scalloped overlay collar, short sleeve, button front which falls to a waist seam which then falls into an a line skirt with pleating. The dress fastens with a single hook and eye to the side seam and features a matching belt with metal eyelet and buckle. 

This piece looks beautiful paired with an array of colour pallets including brown, green, purple and cobalt blue. A great piece of British fashion history to add to any 40's wearers collection. 

…Measurements

Bust - 38'

Waist - 32'

Hips - 38'

Nape to Waist - 14.5'

Waist to Hem - 27'

Best Suited to A UK 10 




If you require any more measurements, please don't hesitate to send us a message. All garments are pinned to the mannequin for display purposes.

Material : Moygashol Linen 

Label : CC41 ' John Swell' 

… Condition

Good Vintage Condition, flaws to note - a couple of small nibbles and a couple of metal eyelets missing from the belt. Some light wear to the button holes which could benefit from a stitch. These flaws do not detract from the wearability of the piece. It presents beautifully is freshly laundered and ready to wear. 


Accessories shown are for photography purposes only, and are not included in the sale. Some of our items may be shown with a petticoat these are not included in the sale. Many of our collections will be pinned to the mannequin to show the shape of the item more accurately.

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