1960’s Black Cotton Blend Janet Lynn Maxi Dress Size 6

Janet Lynn was a Philadelphia based fashion company. Charles Nobile bought the company in 1937 and changed the name to Janet Lynn after his granddaughter. Late 60s saw many changes in fashion. We saw a return of the empire waist like the early 1800s. Dress has a 1/2 turtleneck and fitted sleeves. A waistband of floral embroidery is framed with a thin tape lace, the cuff is also tromped in the lace. Measures as follows Shoulders 15, Sleeves 23, Armhole 7, Bust 36, Waist 26, Hips 38, Length 55 there is a faded line on the shoulders can see it in the bright light