A Vintage 50s Atomic Food Novelty Print Dress Dorothy Hubbs B38 S M Bon Apetit Associated American Artists Fabric

I have a thing for novelty prints….food prints being better and ATOMIC food prints being the best.
Cute 50’s sundress in a soft navy cotton with pink, green and white fish, watermelon, drinks, lobsters, limes…I could go on and on, it even has POCKETS!
Bodice is gathered at V-neck and accented with self fabric buttons. Full skirt attaches at waist with small hip shirring. Small cap sleeves. Side metal zipper. Shown with med crinoline (not included) BUT I do think this would look great without a crinoline.

The fabric is marked on the selvage
"A signature fabric "Bon Apetit" created by Laura Jean Allen Associated American Artists, 1953".
"In 1934 an organization known as the Associated American Artists formed with the mission to bridge the gap between artists and their audiences by making fine art affordable. This undertaking began with a nationwide collaboration: fifty department stores agreed to display and sell signed etchings and lithographs by artists belonging to this newly formed group. By the 1950s this association expanded their merchandising theories to include designing fabrics for both the apparel and interior markets, produced by M. Lowenstein & Sons and Riverdale Manufacturing Co. respectively. These fabrics, which are titled, signed, and dated in the selvage, were heralded at their introduction by newspaper articles, shelter and apparel magazines--both for the public and the trade."
Condition:
Excellent, No flaws, but has been washed a few times.

It is always best to measure an item that fits you well and compare. I measure from side to side and then double for bust, waist and hips (7 inches down from waistline). Bodice length and total length are from top of shoulder down. Please email me if you have any questions.

Maker: Dorothy Hubbs
Size: Best for S M
Bust: 38
Waist: 26
Hips: Full
Bodice: 16
Total Length: 42

Item #MSV-5815 -- Price: $175.00


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