Date help needed on this Vintage 30s 40s? Floral Tea Party Gown

Warning, many large pictures..... :roll:

This dress is freaking FANTASTIC!, I am thinking late 30's early 40's? Please confirm a date for me, I have looked in some of my books and could not find anything similar.
I soaked it in vintage wash and many years of storage turned the water into a horrible grimy dirty yellow color, yuk! but I soaked and soaked and it came out gorgeous, the base color is navy blue with a multicolored floral print. It is cotton, but I have no idea what kind, maybe a voile or organza? It is kinda crisp feeling... a burn test yielded a gray ash.

The sleeves are puffed and have a stiff fabric underneath, they are also split.
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Side metal zipper closure and the skirt has two large triangular shaped panels inserted in the bottom hem to expand it, I forgot, is that called a gusset or godet?....

I am really afraid to list this, I don't want to give it away, it's in excellent condition with no flaws.

So any help with a starting price, title and descriptive words would be greatly appreciated..
TIA, Tori

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That is a great dress. Due to the zip I would say 40's. Does it have overlocking?
I really think forties however and it cleaned up beautifully.
Louise
 
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