{"product_id":"late-1930s-early-1940s-embroidered-linen-dress-matching-jacket-ensemble","title":"c. 1942-1945 wartime-era Australian set in British Tootal linen blend","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA highly preserved two-piece dress and jacket set dating to the early-mid 1940s, approximately 1942-1945. The dating is supported by a combination of construction methods, finishing techniques, and material use consistent with wartime-era garments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe piece retains extensive hand finishing throughout. The hemline has been fully hand-stitched, a standard practice of the period prior to widespread industrial overlocking. The embroidery also appears to be hand-applied, with slight variation and depth in the threadwork that is not consistent with later machine production. These labour intensive techniques are characteristic of garments produced during the early 1940s, when manufacturing constraints and material rationing often resulted in smaller-scale or more carefully constructed pieces.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fabric shows the qualities of imported textile, which is significant within this timeframe. During the early 1940s, access to imported fabrics was more limited due to wartime restrictions, and their use is typically associated with higher-quality garments or pre-existing stock. The fabric retains a crisp handle and strong colour saturation, indicating minimal wear and careful storage.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColour may photograph inconsistently depending on lighting. In studio conditions it can read as a khaki tone, however in natural light the fabric presents as a deeper brown-based hue.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original belt is present and remains in notably well-preserved condition. This is a relevant detail, as belts from this period are frequently lost or show heavy wear. Its condition supports the assessment that the set has seen very limited use.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition is exceptionally well preserved overall. There is one small area of discolouration at the left side of the jacket neckline, which has been clearly documented. Aside from this minor point, the garment presents at a near-immaculate level.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo-piece set: dress and matching jacket\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEarly–mid 1940s, c. 1942-1945\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand-stitched hemline\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand-applied embroidery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFabric consistent with imported textile of the period\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal belt included, minimal wear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStructured silhouette with clean internal finishing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColour may photograph lighter; reads deeper brown in natural light\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNear immaculate overall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmall area of discolouration at left neckline of jacket (refer to images)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFabric remains crisp with strong colour retention\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBelt shows minimal wear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNotes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDating based on construction methods, materials, and finishing techniques consistent with early 1940s garments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColour variation between lighting conditions should be expected\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease check measurements carefully, as sizing standards vary for garments of this era.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDress\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBust- 47 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWaist- 33 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHip-  49 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLength- 93 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJacket\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBust- 50 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLength- 49 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll pieces are professionally cleaned and pressed. 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