1960s Black Linen Hand Painted Butterfly Print Dress Vintage_60s_Dress The colours remain vibrant for

The colours remain vibrant for the most part with very minor age appropriate wash fading though this is not noticeable when worn

The skirt by contrast is plain turquoise satin gathered in soft pleats below the waistband with concealed pockets on the side seams below each hip

there is what we would call 'handling marks' which has resulted in slight 'greying' of the fabric

The skirt is gathered into a waistband

Overall this is a really unusual piece and presents very well

1960s Black Linen Hand Painted Butterfly Print Dress Vintage_60s_Dress The colours remain vibrant forA superb 1960s black linen shift dress with hand painted butterfly motifs in green, orange, red & yellow. The hand painted butterflies comprise of 3 large butterfly outlines to the front; 1 that broaches the side and 2 smaller butterfly motifs to the rear. They are very cleverly executed being very simple in terms of the painting but accurately showcasing stylised butterflies! The dress has a rolled high neck collar that leads down in a flattering A