Amazing Original 1940s Volup Vintage Mint Green CC41 Moygashel Linen Dress

This incredible dress was made in the early 1940s from mint green moygashel linen. It was cut in the classic hourglass silhouette of the period with padded shoulders and a nipped waist. The sharp collar highlights the geometric stops shoulder detailing and this detailing has also been mirrored at the hips. Large inverted pleats open up from the bottom tips of the arrow in both locations to add volume and movement to the skirt and blousiness to the bodice. Ten buttons fasten the dress at the front for easy access and inside, there is a maker’s tag for Woodmor Sportscraft and the iconic CC41 utility label. 

Bust: 44”

Waist: 34”

Hips: 44”

Length: 45 1/2” plus 3” hem

The dress is in very good condition with no issues to note.

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This garment is available to purchase with or without dress shields. These clever little contraptions have been made by our seamstress to an original 1940s pattern and can be simply attached to your garment by tack stitching at the corners of the underarm seam, pinning (we wouldn’t recommend that, it hurts if it goes wrong, so if you try this, it is at your own risk only) or inserting tiny poppers. They then stand ready to absorb any sweat and body odours as needed and you can simply detach and launder them instead of your garment, saving you a fortune in dry cleaning bills.

They are equally suitable for suits, blazers and dresses and come in pure white cotton.

They are universally sized and super easy to use even for a sewing novice as only a couple of tiny stitches are required at each side to secure them.

We sell Dress Shields as a standalone item or at a discount if you purchase them with a garment. We will select the appropriate type to match the garment you have purchased.