Stunning dreamy antique French dress, folky maxidress, off-white linen body with pink and orange fabric (possibly silk). Hand-made, may have been a theatre costume. UK size 6/8.
Could be used as a wedding dress, occasion dress, folky style very much on trend.

Puff sleeves, underskirt liner. Zip fastening at the back.

Measurements laid flat:
pit to pit 41cm (16.25")
shoulders 34cm (13.5")
sleeves 55cm (21.75")
length of skirt 97cm (38.25")
whole length neck to hem 123cm (48.5")

Model is 1.70cm tall and wears UK6/8.

Linen has marks and a couple of faded stains, hardly visible. Fabric in great condition overall.
 
From time to time, we find non workwear pieces that are too special to leave behind, and this is definitely one of them.
 
Era: anything 1940s to 1960s.