Late 60s to Early 70s Thea Porter Keyhole 'Gipsy' Dress
Well Documented Thea Porter Keyhole “Gipsy” Dress (as shown in sketch in last slide)
Bodice Fabricated in a floral print voile, lined in solid muslin
Billowing semi sheer ¾ length sleeves in a single layer voile with a squiggle line print. Single snap closure on each sleeve band.
“Burnished” gold Trim accentuates the neck , keyhole opening at bust, armholes and hem seam above the flounce.
Full handkerchief hem skirt trimmed in the floral and lined in the solid muslin.
Fastens down center back with a coil zipper and a hook and eye at the neck.
Label: (Unlabelled Thea Porter) Maker label is missing only the “Dry Cleaning essential” Label remains
Condition: Good with some signs of wear including about 2” of seam stress along the back bodice seam (please allow for ease) A 2mm hole on the wearer’s right bicep and some pulls/snags to the skirt. See photos. Freshly Dry Cleaned. Arrives clean and ready to wear.
Measurements: The measurements below are the actual measurements of the garment. Please allow for ease. Whenever possible the best way to insure a good fit is by comparing the measurements to that of a similar garment in your closet.
Size: Looks to best suit a modern XXS, (Note the Bust) please use measurements below.
Bust: 30”
Waist: 25” (15” below shoulder)
Hips: Full
Sweep: 76”
Length: 47” - 56” from Shoulder to Hem
Bicep: 27”
Sleeve Opening: 8.5” at opening
Sleeve Length: 13.5” underarm
Baby Hem
***Belt measures 28” to center hole with 3/4” spacing between the 3 holes.
Model has a 31” Bust, 25.5” waist and 36” low hip
Has not been clipped on model
**Last slide found in Plain Dealer article on 3/26/17 Mary Lou Luther “Clotheslines”
Proud Member of the Vintage Fashion Guild
Well Documented Thea Porter Keyhole “Gipsy” Dress (as shown in sketch in last slide)
Bodice Fabricated in a floral print voile, lined in solid muslin
Billowing semi sheer ¾ length sleeves in a single layer voile with a squiggle line print. Single snap closure on each sleeve band.
“Burnished” gold Trim accentuates the neck , keyhole opening at bust, armholes and hem seam above the flounce.
Full handkerchief hem skirt trimmed in the floral and lined in the solid muslin.
Fastens down center back with a coil zipper and a hook and eye at the neck.
Label: (Unlabelled Thea Porter) Maker label is missing only the “Dry Cleaning essential” Label remains
Condition: Good with some signs of wear including about 2” of seam stress along the back bodice seam (please allow for ease) A 2mm hole on the wearer’s right bicep and some pulls/snags to the skirt. See photos. Freshly Dry Cleaned. Arrives clean and ready to wear.
Measurements: The measurements below are the actual measurements of the garment. Please allow for ease. Whenever possible the best way to insure a good fit is by comparing the measurements to that of a similar garment in your closet.
Size: Looks to best suit a modern XXS, (Note the Bust) please use measurements below.
Bust: 30”
Waist: 25” (15” below shoulder)
Hips: Full
Sweep: 76”
Length: 47” - 56” from Shoulder to Hem
Bicep: 27”
Sleeve Opening: 8.5” at opening
Sleeve Length: 13.5” underarm
Baby Hem
***Belt measures 28” to center hole with 3/4” spacing between the 3 holes.
Model has a 31” Bust, 25.5” waist and 36” low hip
Has not been clipped on model
**Last slide found in Plain Dealer article on 3/26/17 Mary Lou Luther “Clotheslines”
Proud Member of the Vintage Fashion Guild
Well Documented Thea Porter Keyhole “Gipsy” Dress (as shown in sketch in last slide)
Bodice Fabricated in a floral print voile, lined in solid muslin
Billowing semi sheer ¾ length sleeves in a single layer voile with a squiggle line print. Single snap closure on each sleeve band.
“Burnished” gold Trim accentuates the neck , keyhole opening at bust, armholes and hem seam above the flounce.
Full handkerchief hem skirt trimmed in the floral and lined in the solid muslin.
Fastens down center back with a coil zipper and a hook and eye at the neck.
Label: (Unlabelled Thea Porter) Maker label is missing only the “Dry Cleaning essential” Label remains
Condition: Good with some signs of wear including about 2” of seam stress along the back bodice seam (please allow for ease) A 2mm hole on the wearer’s right bicep and some pulls/snags to the skirt. See photos. Freshly Dry Cleaned. Arrives clean and ready to wear.
Measurements: The measurements below are the actual measurements of the garment. Please allow for ease. Whenever possible the best way to insure a good fit is by comparing the measurements to that of a similar garment in your closet.
Size: Looks to best suit a modern XXS, (Note the Bust) please use measurements below.
Bust: 30”
Waist: 25” (15” below shoulder)
Hips: Full
Sweep: 76”
Length: 47” - 56” from Shoulder to Hem
Bicep: 27”
Sleeve Opening: 8.5” at opening
Sleeve Length: 13.5” underarm
Baby Hem
***Belt measures 28” to center hole with 3/4” spacing between the 3 holes.
Model has a 31” Bust, 25.5” waist and 36” low hip
Has not been clipped on model
**Last slide found in Plain Dealer article on 3/26/17 Mary Lou Luther “Clotheslines”
Proud Member of the Vintage Fashion Guild
