Description: Very Rare Japanese "Parachute Dress"Original parachute silk dress"Okinawa" "1947" embroidered on the bodiceEmbroidered flowers and designs on top. waist, and lower part of dressThere is a number 5 on the inside of the bottom hemMeasurements:* Shoulder-to-shoulder - 13.5"* Under the arms across the front of the dress - 16"* Waist - 25"* Lower hem - 74"* Back of neck to lower hem - 54" Rare WWII Parachute silk dress in lovely condition. The trend to make bridal gowns from parachute silk got started well before the war ended. As early as 1943 newspaper articles were running stories about dedicated and fierce young women who were not letting anything go to waste, including the parachutes their husbands jumped from planes in! The act became not only a symbol of resourcefulness and industriousness, but also an act to honor the service of these men. This specimen is a wonderful example of how an idea can become a work of art. Handsewn parachute silk with embroidery throughout. This beauty is in stunning condition given its age.If you have any questions please e-mail us.
Price: 340 USD
Location: West Milton, Pennsylvania
End Time: 2025-01-24T17:22:39.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Brand: Unbranded
Size Type: Petites
Department: Women
Sleeve Length: Short Sleeve
Size: PS
Color: Off-white
Style: Wedding Dress
Material: Silk
Dress Length: Long
