Sharlene Majors?

[foofoogal]

Found a fab chevron 1930s 1940s dress.
The zipper and seams are stamped with name Charlene Majors.
I thought at first it was a zipper company till I saw the name on the seams as well.
Any help greatly appreciated.

I posted as Sharlene but now believe it is Charlene.

Reminds me of Bonnie of Bonnie and Clyde.

 

[Jonathan]

I bet it was the maker of the dress - probably a Home Ec project for school.

 

[foofoogal]

Was it normal to stamp home dresses like this? I have never seen it before.
They did a pretty good job of matching the lines also.

 

[retro ruth]

Or a wardrobe department?

Or even just an ID for laundry purposes.

 

[foofoogal]

Drill fabric or ticking?
Laundry idea makes sense. Would you say 1930s?

 

[retro ruth]

Not sure - where is the zip? It's a great dress.

 

[foofoogal]

On the back. the waist is small.
I added a photo of the back.

 

[retro ruth]

I'm seeing 40s. A long back zip would be unusual in the 30s - they tended to fasten at the side, and didn't always have zips at all. I think the V waist is more of a 40s features too. Someone else may know better though.

Maybe even war or post-war with the patriotic colours.

 

[foofoogal]

Yes, I was confused as the chevron seemed to be popular in 1930s but the colors reminded me of war time patriotic. Thank you for all your help. Sandy

 

[anothertimevintageapparel]

Fabulous gown. I see late 40s also with the sleeves.

 

[Vinclothes]

Yes, 1940's.
Marian

 

[poppysvintageclothing]

It's a lovely dress. I was thinking wardrobe department too.

 

[foofoogal]

Thank you all. For a tall thin woman.