An authentic, late 1960s, White, Blue and Navy Windowpane Print, Short Sleeve Cotton Shift by Hob-Nobber in very good condition.  There is no size, country of manufacture or care labels.  Care labels are required starting in 1972.

This outfit is in very good vintage shape!  There are no worn or thin spots and no patching.  Seams can barely be let out.  Looks like the dress may have been altered at one time, seams are 1/2 inch and pinked.  There are no underarm stains on the garment's outside but some of the seam allowances have yellowed.  There is also a pin hole at the left underarm.  The original owner's name is stamped on the inside neck facing.  This may have been done by a professional laundry service.

I have machine washed the garment on gentle wash with cold water and line dried it.

Fabric: Cotton, feels like
Label: Hob-Nobber

Zipper: 21", nylon, marked CC (Coats and Clark’s)

Measurements:

Shoulder: 15 1/2"

Bust (just below armhole): 40"

Waist: 38"

Hip: 41"

Nap to Hem (back): 43"

Sleeve: 13 1/2"

Sleeve Opening: 14", 15 3/8"machine hem

Sweep: 47"

Pocket Flap: 4 1/2" x 1 3/4"

Button: 5/8"

Hem: 3/4", turned, faced with hem tape, hand stitched

Lillian...the helpful mannequin...is a Bust 34", Waist 25", Hips 36". She is 17" from her Nap to Waist.  Lillian is also narrow shouldered.  She is wearing a slip because this dress is a trifle see through.


When purchasing a vintage garment, follow the measurements not the size. Size specifications have changed over the years and a vintage garment may have been altered to fit the original owner. Also, remember to leave ease between your personal measurements and the garment's. For example, a top that is 40" in the bust area will not fit a 40" bust...it will be tight. A 42" top will fit better.

Also a vintage garment was designed and cut to follow the body silhouette of its time period. For the best fit, undergarments from the same time period are suggested.

This garment has been carefully laundered and dried in the North Carolina sun!

When purchasing a vintage garment please remember that it is old. I may have missed a fade or a flaw. I may have misjudged the year. I am happy to be corrected.

All garments are vintage items and sold...AS IS. I maintain a non-smoking, pet-free studio, but I have no control over where the items I offer at auction were previously. I attempt to represent my goods as honestly as possible, but sometimes something will get by. If you have any doubts about an item, e-mail me BEFORE YOU PURCHASE!