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Graphic Polynesian Tiki Barkcloth Sleeveless Maxi Dress w Neck Sash – M, 1960s

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Whether you find yourself at a Tiki-themed backyard party, longing for the beaches of Hawaii, or vacationing in Tahiti, this easy, packable and colorful throwback to the 1960s takes you there in style. Its comfortable and concealing column silhouette is made glamorous by the addition of a gathered neckline, trailing neck sash and comely two-foot side slits. Sleeveless column gown with graphic Tiki print in shades of brown, tan, orange, yellow, green, slate and white. Mock t-neck and gathered front neckline and trailing rear neck sashes; 25” leg slits both sides for easy walkability. Rear zipper closure; unlined. fabric: cotton barkcloth noteworthy: may be gently hand or machine washed in cool water, or dry clean alterations: none condition: excellent measurements: mock t-neck: 2 ¾” tall neckline circumference: 18” shoulders: 11” fabric edge to edge bust: to 40” waist: 35” hips: 39” length: 52” from shoulder; 45” from underarm sweep: 52” (slits closed) neck sashes: 22 ½” long x 3” wide label: Pomare-Tahiti (Honolulu, HI / Papeete Tahiti) size: no size label present; comparable to modern size medium
  • Dimensions:
    Marked Size: none; comparable to size M (US)Bust: 40 in (101.6 cm)Waist: 35 in (88.9 cm)Hip: 39 in (99.06 cm)Shoulder to Hem: 52 in (132.08 cm)
  • Style:
    Tiki (Of the Period)
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  • Seller Location:
    Tucson, AZ
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 0601.17.0011stDibs: LU864316639812

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