1960s Mini Dress - Black order Boho Cotton Dress with Bell Sleeves - Guatemalan - Medium 60s Mod A-Line with Hand Woven Borders - Size 10 Bust 37

1960s mini dress with bohemian roots, made in Guatemala in handwoven cotton! This soft black A-line dress has a border pattern to Nehru collar and bell sleeves with a chic 3/4 length. This is a terrific Mod dress in natural fiber, originally purchased in Central America by a jet-setting family who worked for National Geographic in the 60s.

Size
10

Measurements
Bust 37, Waist up to 35, Hip 40; Shoulder to Shoulder 15.5, Sleeve Length 18, Neck to Hem 34 Inches

Era
1960s

Label
' MADE IN GUATEMALA BY / PELUX / HANDWOVEN / BY GUATEMALAN INDIANS ' at back neck

Materials
Solid black cotton with offwhite hand woven borders depicting geometrics, abstract flowers, and chain link

Closure
Center back synthetic zipper with hook/eye at top

Condition
Excellent

Condition Detail
Very nice inside and out, the hem has been shortened about 2 inches from its original length, and hem allowance is about 4 inches total depth; the cotton is generally a "soft" black likely from a few washings, overall excellent

Washing Instructions
Cold hand wash, hang to dry, steam if needed or press inside out on medium-high setting

Please note: All measurements (bust - waist - hip) are the maximum body measurements that will fit the item. These measurements already have ease subtracted order and they are not actual fabric widths. To get actual fabric widths add two inches at the bust - one inch at the waist and two inches at the hip.

Size listed is a modern size. Any available vintage size is noted in the Label description. Please remember vintage sizes and modern sizes can vary a great deal.

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