1940s 1948 documented TEXTRON BUTTERFLY hostess gown medium large | new fall
1940s 1948 documented TEXTRON BUTTERFLY hostess gown medium large | new fall
1940s 1948 documented TEXTRON BUTTERFLY hostess gown medium large | new fall
1940s 1948 documented TEXTRON BUTTERFLY hostess gown medium large | new fall
1940s 1948 documented TEXTRON BUTTERFLY hostess gown medium large | new fall
1940s 1948 documented TEXTRON BUTTERFLY hostess gown medium large | new fall
1940s 1948 documented TEXTRON BUTTERFLY hostess gown medium large | new fall
1940s 1948 documented TEXTRON BUTTERFLY hostess gown medium large | new fall
1940s 1948 documented TEXTRON BUTTERFLY hostess gown medium large | new fall
1940s 1948 documented TEXTRON BUTTERFLY hostess gown medium large | new fall

1940s 1948 documented TEXTRON BUTTERFLY hostess gown medium large | new fall

Condition Chart

m i n t : pristine with no signs of wear- possibly deadstock

e x c e l l e n t : signs of normal wear and age- no obvious flaws

v e r y g o o d : noted minor flaws that may have been already repaired - very wearable

g o o d : many noted minor flaws and/or mends -wearable

f a i r : numerous noted flaws and mends, some significant - still wearable

Incredible one of kind 1948 hostess/dressing gown from Textron! Done in the most supple cold rayon in a butterfly and flower print. Button front, metal zipper in front and wide matching sash. Unlined.

1948 ad reads: "Let this Textron hostess coat designed in flattering lines to slenderize the half size figure...the 3/4 length sleeves are a slenderizing length contrasted with young and becoming front with the butterfly and flower motif shaded in on backgrounds of rose, blue or black $12.95"

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Brand: textron
Size on tag: None
Fits like: medium/large
Color: multi
Material: cold rayon
Condition: Excellent Vintage

✂-----Measurements:
Bust : 42"
Waist: 33" (and smaller when sash is belted)
Hips: open
Total length: 58"
Shoulders: 16"
Sleeves: 18"