1970s "Have a Whale of a Time" Novelty Sweater | small/medium/large 40s coat D E T A I

D E T A I L S• 1950s cocktail dress• hourglass wiggle shape• black liquid satin rayon• see-through nylon chiffon overlay with cap sleeves atop black satin rayon bust liner• keyhole at back neckline with matching covered button closure• ruched nylon chiffon cummerbund waistband• nipped waist tailored with darts• straight skirt with back slit• metal back zipper

brown + grey• princess seams• intricate latticework on upper back with decorative button trim• nipped waist• full skirt• two in-seam hip pockets• button closures up front• unlined• label: TogetherM E A S U R E M E N T Sfits like a: smallbust: 33"waist: 30"hips: freelength: 46"bodice length: about 16"skirt sweep: 108"C O N D I T I O NExcellent vintage condition

Previous stitch holes in two vertical lines going up the back along the center seam

hips: 34-44"

skirt is unlined• label: Elfriede for TwiggsM E A S U R E M E N T Sfits like a: smallbust: 34"empire waist: 29"waist: 26

1970s "Have a Whale of a Time" Novelty Sweater | small/medium/large 40s coat D E T A ID E T A I L S 1970s sweater knit navy blue acrylic cute whales spraying water from their blowholes, in looped terry cloth + embroidery "Have a (whale) of a time" embroidered down side of right sleeve ribbed trim v neckline long sleeves pullover fit unlined label: stitch marks from original tag remainM E A S U R E M E N T Sfits like a: small (cozy) medium (perfect) large (fitted)shoulders: 15"bust: 36 44" (waist hem stretch up to 44" MAX to pull down