Hannah Troy started her ready to wear business in 1937. She is credited for inventing petit sizes in dat dresses as well as evening. Many socialites and well as celebrities wore her clothes Grace Kelly wore her dresses when she went to Europe and said Prince Rainier took notice of her in one of Hannah’s dresses,. This cotton lace cocktail dress has a 1920s feel to it due to the dropped waistline very common in the early to mid 60s. Roses on stems is the pattern of the lace which can be seen in the see through neckline and back. To achieve the fullness of the skirt there are layers of tulle underneath the lace. There is a silk taffeta lining and a silk satin bow at the waistline. Measures as follows shoulders 14, armhole 7, bust 34, waist 26, hips 38, length 41 excellent condition maybe worn once.