1940s Violet Blue Dress with Stones 1940_shoes Matching cropped vest has the

Matching cropped vest has the same embroidery and wooden beading as the dress collar and cuffs

the ball measures 3" (the outsole which extends past the shoe measures wide at close to 3 1/4") and the heels are 3 3/4"

1950s cotton dress in a floral print of metallic gold on a red ground

The skirt is gored with a side metal zipper closure

1940s Violet Blue Dress with Stones 1940_shoes Matching cropped vest has the1940s violet blue rayon crepe dress. Hard to capture the true color but it's definitely blue, not purple although there is a purplish undertone to the fabric. Bodice is fitted with long sleeves, small collar and a dropped waist. There is horizontal trimming with small clear stones. Skirt is gathered into the dropped waist seam. Shoulders have small pads the dress closes with a side metal zipper and cinches at the waist with a self belt. Structurally