1940s? thank you for your views on crochet dress timeline

EndlessAlley

EndlessAlley

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Hello to all,

I don't know how to judge the date on this crochet dress. There are no tags nor labels. Dress is small, even for my little dress form. I have images of the entire dress, close-up of the bodice and a close-up of the construction where bodice is attached to skirt. I post more images if it would be of help.

Also any suggestions on how to clean and how to repair rip in underarm seam???

Thank you for your insight on this one.

Best regards,
Alice
 
Its made from the ribbon material isn't it? It looks like it has grown a foot from being hung when wet. I think its late 40s - realy early 50s, but it looks almost early 30s because it has elongated in shape.
 
I know everyone is busy and I'm impressed with all the postings this sight is receiving lately, but if anyone could take a moment, I would be very grateful to have more feedback on this dress, especially regarding care (dry clean or gentle soak)

and what is the best way to handle some of the broken ribbon... mend or let it go and let the buyer resolve.

And any other insights you could share would be wonderful. thanks, Alice
 
Alice,

In the past I have laundered this type of ribbon crochet (but no more) and the colors always ran quite a bit...unless you can snip a bit of the ribbon and test wash it for color fastness. Washing usually changes the shape as it dries, unless you take the time to mold and stretch it gently by hang as it dries laid flat on a towel, which is very time consuming. I have not had much success washing any of this type of garment as it never looks the same after washing. That is my experience, but others may have had success. I have not dry cleaned this type of ribbon crochet either.

I am not sure on the date, but it does have a 1930's look to it.

It is beautiful to see all that workmanship.

B
 
I, too, hand wash crocheted garments. I recommend drying flat on a towel but I agree with Barbara: they're prone to losing their shape. I would mend, but I'm a bit crazy like that. If it doesn't need a clean you might like to sell it as it is and let someone else worry about it, or you could dry clean.

Nicole
 
Hi,

I just want to be clear that I was specifically referring to garments made of ribbon, using a crochet technique. Cotton and linen crochet are very different and can be washed with less fear.

Aside from the color run and loss of shape from possible shrinkage or in the drying process, often the ribbon loses its body and the texture changes to either softer and looser, or to tighter, both of which contribute to the change of the shape of the dress.


B
 
Wonderful information. This is such a great sight. I am learning so much, not only from my own submissions, but from other listings as well.

You are all great.
Thank you everyone!
Alice

:cheer::cheer:
 
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